Repine (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Repine

to feel or express dejection or discontent, complain
to long for something

Repine (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

"there is no use repining over a love that's been long lost"

similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss

related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

opposite: crow, delight, rejoice

near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Related Entry: Repine (for) (verb)

Repine (for) is a different word from Repine. The synonyms below are for repine (for), not for repine.

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

"during the deep cold of winter, I repine for warm tropical beaches"

similar: ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) (slang), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for), set one's heart on

related: spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value

near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Repine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Repine:

Chiefly British: maunder

British: whinge

beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Repine

Words with the opposite meaning of Repine:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Repine

object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

Near Antonyms of Repine

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Repine

Inflections: repined, repining, repines

Derived words: repiner (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Repine

First known use: 1529

Frequently Asked Questions about Repine

What does "Repine" mean?

"Repine" means to feel or express dejection or discontent, complain. As a verb, it is defined as: to feel or express dejection or discontent, complain.

What is another word for "Repine"?

Other words for "Repine" include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain and crab. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Repine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Repine"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Repine". Common alternatives include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak and fuss.

What is the opposite of "Repine"?

Antonyms of "Repine" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Repine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Repine" in a sentence: "there is no use repining over a love that's been long lost".

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

"Repine" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Repine"?

"Repine" is pronounced /ri-ˈpīn/ and divided into syllables as re·pine.

What is the origin of the word "Repine"?

First known use: 1529.