Bemoans — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /bi-ˈmōn/ be·moan

Meaning & Definition of Bemoans

Bemoans (verb)

  1. to express deep grief or distress over
  2. to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret

Bemoans (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to feel or express sorrow for

    "bemoaned the death of his wife by writing a series of poignant letters addressed to her"

    similar: bewails, deplores, grieves (for), laments, mourns, wails (for)
    related: elegizes, cries (for), keens, moans, weeps, regrets, rues, bawls, blubbers, sobs, agonizes, bleeds, hurts, sorrows, suffers
    opposite: delights, exults (in), glories (in), joys, rejoices (in)
    near: beams, cheers, grins, laughs, smiles

  2. to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

    "a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades"

    similar: deplores, laments, regrets, repents, rues
    related: aches (for), bewails, grieves (for), mourns, sorrows (for)
    near: delights (in), enjoys, relishes, revels (in), savors

Related Entry: Bemoan (verb)

Bemoan is a different word from Bemoans. The synonyms below are for bemoan, not for bemoans.

  1. to feel or express sorrow for

    "bemoaned the death of his wife by writing a series of poignant letters addressed to her"

    similar: bewail, deplore, grieve (for), lament, mourn, wail (for)
    related: elegize, cry (for), keen, moan, weep, regret, rue, bawl, blubber, sob, agonize, bleed, hurt, sorrow, suffer
    opposite: delight, exult (in), glory (in), joy, rejoice (in)
    near: beam, cheer, grin, laugh, smile

  2. to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

    "a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades"

    similar: deplore, lament, regret, repent, rue
    related: ache (for), bewail, grieve (for), mourn, sorrow (for)
    near: delight (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bemoans

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bemoans:

bewails, deplores, grieves (for), laments, mourns, wails (for), regrets, repents, rues

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bemoans

Words with the opposite meaning of Bemoans:

delights, exults (in), glories (in), joys, rejoices (in)

Related Words for Bemoans

elegizes, cries (for), keens, moans, weeps, bawls, blubbers, sobs, agonizes, bleeds, hurts, sorrows, suffers, aches (for), sorrows (for)

Near Antonyms of Bemoans

beams, cheers, grins, laughs, smiles, delights (in), enjoys, relishes, revels (in), savors

Word Forms of Bemoans

Inflections: bemoaned, bemoaning

Origin & Etymology of Bemoans

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bemoans

What does "Bemoans" mean?

"Bemoans" means to express deep grief or distress over. As a verb, it is defined as: to express deep grief or distress over. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bemoans"?

Other words for "Bemoans" include bewails, deplores, grieves (for), laments, mourns, wails (for), regrets and repents. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bemoans" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bemoans"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bemoans". Common alternatives include bewails, deplores, grieves (for), laments, mourns, wails (for), regrets, repents and rues.

What is the opposite of "Bemoans"?

Antonyms of "Bemoans" include delights, exults (in), glories (in), joys and rejoices (in). Near antonyms include beams, cheers, grins and laughs.

How do you use "Bemoans" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bemoans" in a sentence: "bemoaned the death of his wife by writing a series of poignant letters addressed to her"; "a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades".

Is "Bemoans" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bemoans" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Bemoans"?

"Bemoans" is pronounced /bi-ˈmōn/ and divided into syllables as be·moan.

What is the origin of the word "Bemoans"?

First known use: before 12th century.