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\ ˈrüth 
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\Definition of ruth
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : compassion for the misery of another
2 : sorrow for one's own faults : remorse
Ruth
noun (2)\ ˈrüth \
\Definition of Ruth (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : a Moabite woman who accompanied Naomi to Bethlehem and became the ancestress of David
2 : a short narrative book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scriptures — see Bible Table
Ruth
biographical name\ ˈrüth \
\Definition of Ruth (Entry 3 of 3)
George Herman 1895–1948 Babe Ruth or the Babe American baseball player
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Ruthian \ ˈrü-thē-ən \ adjective
\ adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms for ruth
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- bigheartedness,
- charity,
- commiseration,
- compassion,
- feeling,
- good-heartedness,
- heart,
- humanity,
- kindheartedness,
- kindliness,
- kindness,
- largeheartedness,
- mercy,
- pity,
- softheartedness,
- sympathy,
- warmheartedness
Antonyms: Noun (1)
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The first known use of ruth was in the 13th century
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