Definition of bemoan Bemoan

/bɪmowˈn/ - [bimown] - be•moan

We found 6 definitions of bemoan from 6 different sources.

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What does bemoan mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

bemoan - regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits"
  deplore, lament, bewail
  kvetch, plain, quetch, complain, sound off, kick make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge; "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bemoan (v. t.)
    To express deep grief for by moaning; to express sorrow for; to lament; to bewail; to pity or sympathize with.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • bemoan
    To express disapproval of or regret for.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • bemoan
    be-mōn′, v.t. to lament: bewail: to pity.—v.i. to grieve.—ns. Bemoan′er; Bemoan′ing

Part of speech

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  • bemoan, verb, present, 1st person singular of bemoan (infinitive).
  • bemoan, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

bemoan in sign language
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