rue

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for rue

rue 🔊 /ɹuˈ/

rue : පසු තැවෙනවා

rue : සහගහනවා

rue : කනගාටු වෙනවා

rue definition

Noun.

  1. A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.
  2. Fig.: Bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret.

Transitive verb.

  1. To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.
  2. To cause to grieve; to afflict.
  3. To repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from.
  4. Sorrow; repetance.

Intransitive verb.

  1. To have compassion.
  2. To feel sorrow and regret; to repent.