bemoan

be·moan

verb \bi-ˈmōn, bē-\

Definition of BEMOAN

transitive verb

1

: to express deep grief or distress over

2

: to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret

Examples of BEMOAN

1. He bemoans the fact that the team lost again.
2. an article bemoaning the decline in voter turnout
3. 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)

Related Words: elegize; cry (for), keen, moan, weep; regret, rue; bawl, blubber, sob; agonize, bleed, hurt, sorrow, suffer

Near Antonyms: beam, cheer, grin, laugh, smile

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Rhymes with BEMOAN

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