Definition of repining Repining

re•pin•ing

We found 5 definitions of repining from 2 different sources.

What does repining mean?

Wiktionary

repining (Noun)
The act of fretting or feeling discontent or of murmuring.
repining (Verb)
Present participle of repine.

Part of speech

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repining, verb, gerund of repine (infinitive).

WordNet

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.