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rue Antonyms
Opposite of rue
Looking for antonyms for rue? Explore opposite words and the exact opposite of rue, grouped by definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• 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 rejoice the day he decided to betray his most loyal allies."
Strongest
rejoice
Strong
celebrate
• 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
Strong
happiness
Similar words to rue
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to rue vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
regret
repent
remorse
sorrow
lament
grief
deplore
bemoan
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Rue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/rue