a perennial suffrutescent plant (ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. it is used in medicine.-fig.: bitterness; disappointment; grief; regret.-to lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.-to cause to grieve; to afflict.-to repent of, and withdraw from, as a bargain; to get released from.-to have compassion.-to feel sorrow and regret; to repent.-sorrow; repetance.