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rue

[/ruː/]
verb
arrepender-se, lamentar
1. to feel regret or remorse about something
He rued the day he made that decision.
Ele lamentou o dia em que tomou essa decisão.
2. to wish that something had not happened
She rues her harsh words.
Ela se arrepende de suas palavras duras.
Synonyms
regretlamentrepentbewail
Antonyms
rejoicecelebrate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arrepender-se, lamentar
most common usage
Portugal
arrepender-se, lamentar
equivalent usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rue the day
live to rue something
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