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bemoan

[bɪˈməʊn]

bemoan Definition

  • 1express discontent or sorrow over (something)
  • 2complain about (something)

Using bemoan: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bemoan" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She bemoaned the loss of her youth.

  • Example

    He bemoaned the lack of support from his colleagues.

  • Example

    The team bemoaned their defeat in the championship game.

bemoan Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bemoan

Phrases with bemoan

  • bemoan one's fate

    to express dissatisfaction or disappointment with one's current situation or circumstances

    Example

    She spent the evening bemoaning her fate and wondering where she went wrong.

  • to express dissatisfaction or disappointment with the current condition or quality of something

    Example

    Many people bemoan the state of politics in this country.

  • to express regret or disappointment about a particular situation or circumstance

    Example

    He bemoaned the fact that he had not taken the opportunity to travel when he was younger.

Origins of bemoan

from Old English 'bēmǣnan', meaning 'to lament'

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Summary: bemoan in Brief

The verb 'bemoan' [bɪˈməʊn] means to express discontent or sorrow over something, or to complain about it. It is often used to express dissatisfaction with one's current situation or circumstances, as in 'She bemoaned the loss of her youth.' Synonyms include 'lament,' 'bewail,' and 'deplore.'