as in regret
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
a soul filled with pain and rue
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as in to regret
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan
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Recent Examples of rue
The Know, The Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Murphy plays this cataclysm with an all-too-genuine rue and fear.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2023
Jack Bantock, CNN, 18 July 2024
Havertz missed a glorious chance to double the lead shortly afterwards after being one-on-one with Schmeichel but wasn’t made to rue his mistake as Musiala found the back of the net minutes later.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Noun
American Tabitha Knight is visiting her French grandfather in Paris, who lives across the rue from Julia Child, her husband, Paul, and sister Dort.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Murphy plays this cataclysm with an all-too-genuine rue and fear.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2023
Verb
Two closing pars consolidated a strong finish, leaving DeChambeau to rue a sluggish start.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 18 July 2024
Havertz missed a glorious chance to double the lead shortly afterwards after being one-on-one with Schmeichel but wasn’t made to rue his mistake as Musiala found the back of the net minutes later.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rue
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Since parting ways, Odom has frequently admitted his regret for his behavior toward Kardashian.Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Several other actors who worked with Allen were speaking up at the time sharing their own regrets over working with him, including Greta Gerwig, Elliot Page, Griffin Newman, David Krumholtz and more.Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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In a tearful message to the court, Heredia, a husband and father to two young children, expressed remorse and asked the Lansdell family for forgiveness.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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In an interview for a video that accompanied his clemency petition, Moore expressed remorse for the killing of Mahoney.CBS News, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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This sense of exclusion can spark feelings of guilt or frustration, especially when your friend experiences significant life moments without your immediate involvement.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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She’s always experienced guilt at leaving her gender non-conforming brother behind with her abusive mom, especially after being told that Orville has died.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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The shame and fear from that policy linger on, even generations later.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Rue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rue. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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