Rue — synonyms, definition

1. rue (Noun) archaic

11 synonyms

Ruta graveolens charity commiseration compassion condolence herb of grace leniency mercy pity ruefulness sorrow

4 definitions

rue (Noun) — European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy.

rue (Noun) — Leaves sometimes used for flavouring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy.

rue (Noun) — (French) a street or road in France.

rue (Noun) — Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.

5 types of

herb herbaceous plant sadness street unhappiness

6 types

attrition compunction contriteness contrition remorse self-reproach

5 parts

Ruta graveolens herb of grace regret ruefulness sorrow

2 parts of

genus Ruta ruta

2. rue (Verb) archaic

10 synonyms

bemoan bewail curse deplore grieve lament mourn regret repent repine

1 definition

rue (Verb) — Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about.

2 types of

experience feel