Fret and Rue

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

Rue and fret are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rue" instead a verb "Fret".

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Rue

Rue verb - To feel sorry or dissatisfied about.

Fret and rue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Rue".
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