Meaning of bemoan in English

1. Pronunciation

   /bəˈmoʊn/

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1. Verb

   bemoan

   Etymology

   Old English bemǣnan ‘complain, lament’. The change in the second syllable (16th century) was due to association with moan, to which it is related

   Definitions

   1. regret strongly

   Examples

   • « I deplore this hostile action »
   • « we lamented the loss of benefits »