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.