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Meaning of bemoan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bemoan

Pronunciation:/bɪˈməʊn//bɪˈmoʊn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To moan or complain about (something).

    Example: He bemoaned the drought but went on watering his lawn.

    Synonyms:bewaillamentmourn

  2. To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bemoan

Related words

bewaillamentdeploreregretmourncomplainmoanregrettable