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rue Synonyms

Another word for rue

Choosing another word for rue depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 regret the day he decided to betray his most loyal allies."

Strongest
regret
repent
Strong
lament
bemoan
bewail
deplore
mourn
Weak
grieve

• noun (Context 2)

An evergreen shrub of the family Rutaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, characterized by its strongly scented, bitter leaves that were historically cultivated for medicinal and culinary uses.

Usage Example

"The herbalist carefully measured the dried leaves of herb of grace to prepare a traditional folk remedy."

Strongest
herb of grace

• noun (Context 3)

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
contrition
penitence
repentance
compunction
grief
woe
pity

Opposites of rue

The opposite of rue shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

joy
delight
celebrate
satisfaction
impenitence
contentment
relish
gladness
See all opposites of rue

• Nearby Words

rudimentarily
rudimentary
rudy
rue
rueful
ruefully
ruer

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