éagaoin — meaning in English

English meaning

• complain verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
• lament verb To express deep sorrow or regret over something.
• moan noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.

Senses

éagaoin is used for these senses in English:

• complain (intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
• lament (intransitive) To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.
• lament (transitive) To express great sorrow or regret over; to bewail.
• moan (transitive, chiefly, UK) To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn. [from 13th c.]

complain — full definition

1. verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
2. verb To make a formal report or accusation, especially to an authority.

lament — full definition

1. verb To express deep sorrow or regret over something.
2. noun An expression of grief or regret, sometimes in the form of a song or poem.

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