bemoan Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb regret strongly
    bewail; deplore; lament.
    • I deplore this hostile action
    • we lamented the loss of benefits

WordNet

Be*moan" transitive verb
Etymology
OE. bimenen, AS. bemnan; pref. be- + mnan to moan. See Moan.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Bemoaned present participle & verbal noun Bemoaning
Definitions
  1. To express deep grief for by moaning; to express sorrow for; to lament; to bewail; to pity or sympathize with.
    Implores their pity, and his pain bemoans. Dryden.
    Syn. -- See Deplore.

Webster 1913