attrition vs rue
rue vs attritionattrition and rue both are nouns.
attrition is not a verb while rue is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| attrition | Yes | No | No | No |
| rue | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
rue is a hypernym of
attrition; that is, rue is a
word with a broader meaning than attrition:
- attrition: sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
- rue: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
| attrition (noun) | rue (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction | (French) a street or road in France |
| a wearing down to weaken or destroy | sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment |
| sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy |
| the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy |
| erosion by friction |
| attrition (verb) | rue (verb) |
|---|---|
| feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about |
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