bemoaning
Meaning of bemoaning
verb, gerund or present participle
- express discontent or sorrow over (something).
it was no use bemoaning her lot
Old English bemǣnan ‘complain, lament’. The change in the second syllable (16th century) was due to association with moan, to which it is related.
Information about bemoaning
- It is a verb.
- The plural form of bemoaning is: bemoanings.
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Hyphenation of bemoaning
be-moan-ing
- It consists of 3 syllables and 9 chars.
- bemoaning is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
bemoaning synonyms
Meaning express regret or disappointment about something:
Meaning express great regret, sadness, or disappointment about (something):
Meaning feel or express strong disapproval of (something):
Meaning feel regret or sadness about (the loss or disappearance of something):
bemoaning antonyms
Meaning show approval or praise by clapping:
Words that rhyme with bemoaning
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