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rued

/ruːd/

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verb

To cause to repent of sin or regret some past action.

Examples :

"She rued the harsh words she said to her brother after their argument. "

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verb

To cause to feel sorrow or pity.

Examples :

"The teacher's stern lecture rued the student, who started to cry. "

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verb

To repent of or regret (some past action or event); to wish that a past action or event had not taken place.

Examples :

"I rued the day I crossed paths with her."

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verb

To feel compassion or pity.

Examples :

"After seeing the stray kitten shivering in the rain, Maria rued leaving it outside without offering shelter. "

emotion guilt mind

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verb

To feel sorrow or regret.

Examples :

"She rued her decision to skip studying when she failed the test. "

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