ruing

²rue

verb

ruedru·ing

Definition of RUE

transitive verb

: to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for

intransitive verb

: to feel sorrow, remorse, or regret

Examples of RUE

1. He must be ruing his decision now.
2. <I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan.>

First Known Use of RUE

12th century

Related to RUE

Synonyms: bemoan, deplore, lament, repent, regret

Related Words: ache (for), bewail, grieve (for), mourn, sorrow (for)

Near Antonyms: delight (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor (also savour)

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