as in regret
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
a soul filled with pain and rue
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as in to regret
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan
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Recent Examples of rue
Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024
The goat’s rue is thought to stimulate the production of mammary tissue.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Moyes will intend to make West Ham rue their decision to part ways with him.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Weasels were said to roll in the evergreen plant rue to counter wounds and snakebites.
—Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024
The goat’s rue is thought to stimulate the production of mammary tissue.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
Verb
But there appears to be a darker secret at bay — and Holland, Michigan, will rue the day Kidman's character gets to the bottom of it!
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Moyes will intend to make West Ham rue their decision to part ways with him.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rue
Noun
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To be conscious of one’s regrets is proof of having lived an examined life.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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Why a fallen Thunderbird’s mom has no regrets The dangers of flying such complex formations are top of mind for crew members.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Other defendants also used their final words to express remorse.—
Thomas Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The 47-year-old rapper and fashion mogul posted a series of messages on social media, asking for absolution while expressing a newfound stance of inclusivity and remorse.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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For Omer Shem Tov, among the last of the hostages to be released before the ceasefire collapsed in March, there is an ever-present feeling of guilt.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 23-year-old woman from Peoria was arrested on charges of burglary and retail theft at 4:42 p.m. May 21 at North Washington Street and East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Not only was this request rejected, but on each occasion that Lee privately visited the police, the media was tipped off in advance, forcing the actor to take a walk of shame past a sea of reporters and cameras ready and poised at the station’s entrance — further feeding the media frenzy.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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But how does an actor expose himself to pain and suffering — and shame?—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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“Rue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rue. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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