1. (noun)rue, herb of grace, Ruta graveolens European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy Synonyms: herb of grace, regret, ruefulness, rue, sorrow
2. (noun)rue leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy Synonyms: herb of grace, regret, ruefulness, sorrow
3. (noun)sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment Synonyms: regret, ruefulness, grief, rue, sorrow, sorrowfulness, herb of grace, sadness
4. (verb)rue (French) a street or road in France Synonyms: herb of grace, regret, ruefulness, sorrow
5. (verb)repent, regret, rue feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about Synonyms: atone, regret, repent, rue
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'rue'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. rue To mourn is to feel or express sadness or distress because of some loss, affliction, or misfortune; mourning is thought of as prolonged, grief or regret may be transient. One may grieve or Synonyms: mourn, bemoan, deplore, lament, regret, rue, sorrow, bewail, grieve Antonyms: be joyful, exult, joy, make merry, rejoice, triumph
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