bemoaning
Meanings
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verb
Expressing feelings of sorrow, regret, or frustration about a situation.
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noun
Lamenting or complaining about something.
Synonyms
bewail , lament , mourn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bemoaningmoaning , gmoaning , joining , voaining
Variants
List of all variants of bemoaning that leads to same resultbemoan , bemoaned , bemoaning , bemoans
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).bemoans, bemoaned, bemoaning, bemoanself
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to lament' or 'to mourn'. Derived from Old French 'bemoaner', from 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'mourner' (to mourn).
Trivia
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The word 'bemoaning' has six syllables.
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Bemoaning is a rare word, used mostly in formal contexts.
Related Concepts
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lament: An extended expression of sorrow or regret.
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complain: Expressing dissatisfaction or frustration about a situation.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Bemoaning has been used extensively in literature and poetry to express deep emotions and sorrow. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', Ophelia bemoans her father's death and her own tragic situation.
How to Memorize "bemoaning"
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visualize
- Imagine someone deeply sad and expressing their sorrow.
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associate
- Associate the word with the feeling of sadness and regret.
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mnemonics
- Use the phrase 'Bewail My Misery' to remember the word.
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