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rue Synonyms

Another word for rue

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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 regret the day he decided to betray his most loyal allies."

Strongest
regret
repent
Strong
lament
deplore
bemoan

• noun (Context 2)

Sorrow, regret, or pity.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
regret
remorse
sorrow
Strong
grief

Opposites of rue

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of rue varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

joy
rejoice
happiness
celebrate
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• Nearby Words

rudderfish
rudice
rudice falls
rue
ruellia
ruff
ruffed grouse

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rue
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