bemoan
pronunciation
How to pronounce bemoan in British English:
UK [bɪˈməʊn]
How to pronounce bemoan in American English:
US [bɪˈmoʊn]
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- Verb:
- regret strongly
Word Origin
- bemoan (v.)
- Old English bemænan "to bemoan, wail, lament;" see be- + moan (v.). Related: Bemoaned; bemoaning.
Example
- 1. His aides bemoan mr erdogan 's ambitions of regional leadership .
- 2. Chinese reformers bemoan the fate of " second-class citizens " and talk of " apartheid " .
- 3. T he world 's top central bankers meeting in jackson hole this weekend should do more than bemoan their respective financial risks .
- 4. Newspaper headlines bemoan the european union 's lack of unity , political vision and leadership ; some even talk of a break-up .
- 5. While other uk banks bemoan their exposure to europe and north america , stanchart is making hay in asia .