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RUEING

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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rueing.

Rueing - as a noun

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
herb of graceruta graveolens

Leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Example: "He drank to drown his sorrows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regretruefulnesssorrow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sadnessunhappiness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(french) a street or road in france

Rueing - as a verb

Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regretrepent

Example Sentences

"She is rueing her decision to quit her job without having another one lined up."
"He will be rueing his choice to invest all his money in that risky venture."
"They are rueing the missed opportunity to attend the concert of their favorite band."
"After failing the exam, she was rueing the time she wasted instead of studying."
"He is rueing his impulsive purchase of the expensive car."
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Word Game Points

Is RUEING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rueing is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

RUEING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RUEING a valid Words With Friends word?
No, rueing is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
RUEING is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is RUEING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rueing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUEING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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