RUE

(noun) (French) a street or road in France
(noun) sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
"he drank to drown his sorrows", "he wrote a note expressing his regret", "to his rue, the error cost him the game"
synonyms : regret , ruefulness , sorrow
(noun) leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
(noun) European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
synonyms : herb of grace , ruta graveolens
(verb) feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
synonyms : regret , repent
"He rued the fact that he had offended his parents" -added by sradha_inlas

Mnemonics for rue

(Tag: ) rue sounds similar to ruin...when you ruin your life you LAMENT and REGRET it
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(Tag: ) sounds like ro(weep)...so mourn
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(Tag: ) Think RUEdolf. "All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names." All the other reindeer RUEd when "Santa came to say, RUEdolf with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight."
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(Tag: ) Ruebaroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo......are yu CRYING or singing?
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(Tag: ) rue:- rue sounds like rude.. so when someone behaves rudely, u will be sorrow
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(Tag: ) ROOH(soul)...when we think of soul, we think of death...hence when someone dies, we repent, feel the consequences of it bitterly....
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(Tag: ) when company sue you, you regret over your deeds
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