Meaning & Definition of word "Bemoan"

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    Bemoan

    /bɪˈmoʊn/

    verb:

    • 1. to express deep sorrow or disapproval about something.
      • Example: She bemoaned the loss of her childhood home, which was torn down to make way for a new shopping center.
    • 2. to complain or lament about something.
      • Example: The critics bemoaned the decline of traditional filmmaking in the age of digital media.
    • 3. to express regret or dissatisfaction.
      • Example: He bemoaned the fact that his friends had moved away, leaving him feeling lonely.

    Etymology

    Middle English bemoanen, from be- + moan

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bemoan one's fate:

    to express discontent about one's situation

    bemoan the loss:

    to grieve over something that has been lost

    Related Words

    lament:

    to express sorrow or regret

    complain:

    to express dissatisfaction

    Slang Meanings of bemoan

    Meaning: to whine or complain excessively

    Example Sentence: Stop bemoaning every little thing that goes wrong.

    Meaning: to express dissatisfaction in a dramatic way

    Example Sentence: He always bemoans his bad luck in relationships.