What's a Synonym for Bemoan?

Some common synonyms of bemoan are bewail, deplore, and lament. While all these words mean "to express grief or sorrow for something," bewail and bemoan imply sorrow, disappointment, or protest finding outlet in words or cries, bewail commonly suggesting loudness, and bemoan lugubriousness.

What is the best synonym for bemoan?

synonyms for bemoan
  • deplore.
  • lament.
  • mourn.
  • regret.
  • bewail.
  • complain.
  • rue.
  • cry over spilled milk.

What is the synonym and antonym of bemoan?

One regrets a slight misfortune or a hasty word; he sorrows over the death of a friend. Antonyms: be joyful, exult, joy, make merry, rejoice, triumph. Synonyms: bewail, deplore, grieve, lament, mourn, regret, rue, sorrow.

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