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RUING

(noun, verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Ruing.

Ruing - as a noun

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
herb of graceruta graveolens

Leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Example: "He drank to drown his sorrows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regret7ruefulness13sorrow9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sadness8unhappiness18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(french) a street or road in france

Ruing - as a verb

Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regret7repent8

Example Sentences

"I am ruing the decision to quit my job."
"She is ruing the day she agreed to lend him money."
"He will be ruing his lack of preparation for the exam."
"They are ruing their hasty actions."
"I am ruing the fact that I didn't invest in that stock."
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Word Game Points

Is RUING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUING has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is RUING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RUING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUING has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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