ruth

/rʊθ/
/ruθ/
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Definitions of ruth
  1. noun
    a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
    synonyms: commiseration, pathos, pity
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    type of:
    fellow feeling, sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
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/rʊθ/
UK
/ruθ/
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