Definition of repine Repine

re•pine

We found 5 definitions of repine from 3 different sources.

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What does repine mean?

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Verb

repines, repining, repined  

repine - express discontent
  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 📘

  • repine (v. i.)
    To fail; to wane.
  • repine (v. i.)
    To continue pining; to feel inward discontent which preys on the spirits; to indulge in envy or complaint; to murmur.
  • repine (n.)
    Vexation; mortification.

Part of speech

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

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