bemoan
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transitive verb \bi-ˈmōn, bē-\Definition of BEMOAN
1
: to express deep grief or distress over
2
: to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret
Examples of BEMOAN
- He bemoans the fact that the team lost again.
- an article bemoaning the decline in voter turnout
- Some critics are always bemoaning the state of the language.
First Known Use of BEMOAN
before 12th century
Related to BEMOAN
- Synonyms
- lament, bewail, deplore, grieve (for), mourn, wail (for)
- Antonyms
- delight, exult (in), glory (in), joy, rejoice (in)
See Synonym Discussion at deplore
Rhymes with BEMOAN
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