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rue Antonyms

Opposite of rue

Because the opposite of rue shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feel sorrow, remorse, or regret for (an action, decision, or something allowed to happen).

Usage Example

"The corrupt politician will surely celebrate the day he decided to betray his most loyal allies."

Strongest
celebrate
Strong
relish
savor
welcome
embrace

• noun (Context 2)

Sorrow, regret, or pity.

Usage Example

"With a heart full of joy, the old king looked back upon the crumbling walls of his childhood kingdom."

Strongest
joy
delight
Strong
satisfaction
impenitence
contentment
gladness

Similar words to rue

Words similar to rue shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

regret
herb of grace
remorse
sorrow
repent
contrition
repentance
lament
See all synonyms of rue

• Nearby Words

rudiment
rudimentarily
rudimentary
rue
rueful
ruefully
ruffed

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rue
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