BEMOAN

deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan

(verb) regret strongly; “I deplore this hostile action”; “we lamented the loss of benefits”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

bemoan (third-person singular simple present bemoans, present participle bemoaning, simple past and past participle bemoaned)

(transitive) To moan or complain about (something).

Synonyms: bewail, lament, mourn

(transitive, reflexive) To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.

Anagrams

• Beamon, on-beam, onbeam

Source: Wiktionary


Be*moan", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bemoaned; p. pr. & vb. n. Bemoaning.] Etym: [OE. bimenen, AS. bem; pref. be- + m to moan. See Moan.]

Definition: To express deep grief for by moaning; to express sorrow for; to lament; to bewail; to pity or sympathize with. Implores their pity, and his pain bemoans. Dryden.

Syn.

– See Deplore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HEEDLESS

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