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rue vs regret

regret vs rue

rue and regret both are nouns.

rue and regret both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rue Yes No Yes No
regret Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rue and regret are synonyms defined as:
  • rue and regret: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Other synonyms of rue include ruefulness, sorrow.
As verbs, rue and regret are synonyms defined as:
  • rue and regret: feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Other synonyms of rue include repent.
rue (noun) regret (noun)
(French) a street or road in France sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
rue (verb) regret (verb)
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about decline formally or politely
express with regret
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
feel sad about the loss or absence of
Difference between rue and regret

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