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Divide rue into syllables:

rue

How to pronounce rue:

Synonyms for rue:

attrition
compunction
contriteness
contrition
guilt
herb of grace
penitence
regret
remorse
remorsefulness
repentance
ruefulness
ruta graveolens
sadness
self-reproach
shame
sorrow
unhappiness

Antonyms for rue:

applaud
approve
be glad
be happy
celebrate
commend
compliment
delight
endorse
exult in
gloat
glory in
joy
laud
praise
refuse
rejoice
rejoice in
relieve
revel
satisfy

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