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bemoaned

 

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Verb bemoan has 1 sense
  1. deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan - regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits"
    --1 is one way to complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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bemoaned

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Expressing disappointment, sorrow, or regret about something.

Sense 1: To lament or complain about a situation or loss.

Example Sentence: She bemoaned the fact that she couldn't attend the concert.

Sense 2: To express grief, anguish, or sorrow.

Example Sentence: The mourners bemoaned the passing of their beloved leader.

Sense 3: To express discontent or dissatisfaction.

Example Sentence: The employees bemoaned the lack of proper working conditions.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a feeling or attitude of expressing disappointment, sorrow, or regret.

Sense 1: Showing or indicating a state of mourning or lamentation.

Example Sentence: The bemoaned faces at the funeral revealed the depth of sorrow.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Someone or something that is lamented or complained about.

Sense 1: A source of disappointment or regret.

Example Sentence: The government's inaction on climate change was a bemoaned topic during the discussion.

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