bemoaned

past tense of bemoan
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as in regretted
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades

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Recent Examples of bemoaned In this interview, which has been edited for length, Grumet bemoaned the partisan rancor surrounding the energy debate. Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 In a derby that former Manchester United captain Roy Keane bemoaned for the lack of combativeness and local representation, Khusanov played like a kid from Stockport finally getting to live out his dream of flattening everyone in a red jersey. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 Back at the wig shop, my mom bemoaned her options. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025 San Jose coach Bruce Arena bemoaned giveaways that led to a goal by Austin’s Myrto Uzuni in the 33rd minute and an own goal by the Earthquakes in the 77th minute. Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025 For years and years, former TCU coach Gary Patterson bemoaned SMU’s existence on the schedule. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025 Some Swifties bemoaned the thought of working after finding out about Swift and Kelce's engagement. Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 Socrates bemoaned the trend of the young to write things down. Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The coach took the opportunity to again mention something he’s frequently bemoaned over the years. Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bemoaned
Verb
  • In 2003’s Scary Movie 3, Hall’s character is killed, then mourned in a wake where her body is blown up.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk was mourned as a martyr for free speech and Christian values during a massive memorial service.
    Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The survey found that most Gen Xers regretted waiting too long to plan for major life events -- especially retirement.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Elsner regretted being unable to do more to create views of Lake Michigan from Lake Park, Howland said.
    Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, who was Busquets’ teammate for eight years at Barcelona, lamented that the game will lose such a special player.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Bernardo lamented the success teams were having on the break against City after their defeat against Al Hilal in the Club World Cup in July, but City are giving teams a taste of their own medicine, with Haaland leading these rapid attacks.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

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