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rue vs remorse

remorse vs rue

rue and remorse both are nouns.

rue is a verb but remorse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rue Yes No Yes No
remorse Yes No No No
As nouns, remorse is a hyponym of rue; that is, remorse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rue:
  • rue: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
  • remorse: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Other hyponyms of rue include attrition, contriteness, contrition, compunction, self-reproach.
rue (noun) remorse (noun)
(French) a street or road in France a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
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) remorse (verb)
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Difference between rue and remorse

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