verb
bemoan
Bemoan (verb) means to moan or complain about (something).
verb
1
To moan or complain about (something).
2
To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.
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Etymology
From Middle English bemenen, bimenen, from Old English bemǣnan (“to bemoan, bewail, lament”); equivalent to be- (“about, concerning”) + moan. Alteration of vowel from Middle to Modern English due to analogy with moan.
Rhymes for bemoan
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What is the meaning of bemoan?
"bemoan" (verb) means to moan or complain about (something).
What are the different meanings of bemoan?
"bemoan" has 2 main meanings: 1. To moan or complain about (something); 2. To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.