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Synonyms & Similar Words
lament
mourn
grieve
regret
sorrow
deplore
bawl
wail
lamentation
lamenting
mournfulness
sadness
sorrowfulness
grief
grieving
bereavement
condolence
condoling
commiseration
sympathize
sympathizing
pity
pitiful
rue
rueful
repent
repentance
complain
complaining
grumble
grouse
whine
whiney
Meaning of Bemoan
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "to bemoan" means to feel or express great sorrow or regret for something, typically because it is thought to be unfortunate or unjust.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "bemoan" as to lament or mourn loudly and bitterly.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "bemoan" as to feel and express great sadness or disappointment about something.
Example Uses
- The team bemoaned the loss of their star player due to injury.
- She bemoaned the fact that she would never see her childhood home again.
- The fans bemoaned the referee's decision to disallow the goal.
- The company bemoaned the lack of investment in their research and development department.
- The community bemoaned the closure of the local hospital.