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sorrow vs rue

rue vs sorrow

sorrow and rue both are nouns.

sorrow and rue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sorrow Yes No Yes No
rue Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sorrow and rue are synonyms defined as:
  • sorrow and rue: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Other synonyms of sorrow include regret, ruefulness.
sorrow (noun) rue (noun)
something that causes great unhappiness (French) a street or road in France
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement 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
the state of being sad European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
sorrow (verb) rue (verb)
feel grief feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Difference between sorrow and rue

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