rue (Meaning)
rue (n)
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
(French) a street or road in France
rue (v)
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
rue (n.)
A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.
Fig.: Bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret.
rue (v. t.)
To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.
To cause to grieve; to afflict.
To repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from.
Sorrow; repetance.
rue (v. i.)
To have compassion.
To feel sorrow and regret; to repent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rue
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Synonyms:
- ruth
- misgiving
- scruple
- chagrin
- responsibility
- prick
- excuses
- apology
- compunction
- blame
- fault
- contriteness
- distress
- embarrassment
- culpability
- anguish
- grief
- qualm
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
rue Sentence Examples
- The bitter taste of rue lingered on her tongue, a reminder of the heart's melancholy.
- She searched the verdant fields for rue, its pungent aroma filling the air.
- The rue wreath lay heavy upon her head, a symbol of both mourning and hope.
- In the windswept garden, a solitary rue plant stood tall, its leaves a stark reminder of forsaken love.
- The rue-lined path led her through the labyrinthine forest, where secrets whispered among the trees.
- She sipped the rue-infused tea with trepidation, its bitter taste a harbinger of pain to come.
- The scent of rue clung to her clothes like a haunting memory, evoking both sorrow and longing.
- He scattered rue seeds upon the grave, a gesture of farewell and a plea for solace.
- The rue extract, once believed to ward off evil spirits, now served as a symbol of both protection and vulnerability.
- In the depths of despair, she sought solace in the rue's bitter embrace, finding momentary relief in its unyielding bitterness.
FAQs About the word rue
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy, leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or cl
remorse,regret, guilt, shame, sorrow, sadness,remorsefulness, contrition, repentance, self-reproach
impenitence, impenitence,remorselessness, remorselessness,
The bitter taste of rue lingered on her tongue, a reminder of the heart's melancholy.
She searched the verdant fields for rue, its pungent aroma filling the air.
The rue wreath lay heavy upon her head, a symbol of both mourning and hope.
In the windswept garden, a solitary rue plant stood tall, its leaves a stark reminder of forsaken love.
