ruse- root words — words with the ruse- root

The root ruse- comes from Old French reuser, meaning to dodge, detour. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ruse. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ruse- root

Explore words with ruse- — words containing the ruse- root and sharing its sense of "to dodge, detour". Examples include ruse. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ruse- mean?

The ruse- root means to dodge, detour, from Old French reuser. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.