bemoan

Meanings

• verb

  express regret or grief over; lament

  - "He bemoaned the loss of his beloved pet."
  - "After the failure of the project, the team members bemoaned their efforts."

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Synonyms

bewail , lament , mourn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bemoan
moan , rain , strain

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Variants

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bemoan , bemoaned , bemoaning , bemoans

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to mourn for' or 'to weep over'. Derived from Old French 'bemoaner' and Latin 'bemoare' which means 'to mourn'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bemoan' has been used in English since the late 1400s.

2. In the Bible, Job bemoans his fate and the injustice he has suffered.

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Related Concepts

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1. lament: A long, mournful expression of grief or sorrow. Synonym of 'bemoan'.

2. mourning: The act of expressing grief or sorrow for a loss, especially the death of a loved one. Related to 'bemoan' as it often involves expressing regret and sadness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bemoan' is often used to express deep regret or sorrow. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth bemoans her actions and the consequences they brought.

How to Memorize "bemoan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of expressing deep regret or sorrow, such as a person with a sad expression, tears in their eyes, and a downturned head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bemoan' with feelings of sadness, regret, and grief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'B-E-M-O-A-N' standing for 'Bringing Emotions, Mourning Over Adversity'.

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