What is another word for Bemoaning?

Pronunciation: [bɪmˈə͡ʊnɪŋ] (IPA)

There are quite a few synonyms for the word "bemoaning" that one could use to add variety to their writing or speech. Some possibilities include lamenting, mourning, grieving, bewailing, whining, grumbling, complaining, sighing, and moaning. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, with some implying a deeper sense of sorrow or regret (such as mourning or grieving), while others indicate a more superficial level of dissatisfaction or annoyance (such as whining or grumbling). Using a variety of these synonyms can help to create a more nuanced picture of the emotions being expressed, and can help to avoid overuse of any one word.

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Usage examples for Bemoaning

"Dear, dear me," he said, impatiently; "a man, especially a doctor, can't go on Bemoaning people for ever.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
Barclay walked sharply down to the Parade, and went up to the house where Mrs Dean was seated at one of the windows, Bemoaning the absence of Cora, and murmuring at her sufferings, as she leaned back flushed, and with her throbbing head in her hand.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn
One bitterly cold night, whilst she was sitting thus at her open casement, Bemoaning the selfishness of the skies, and heedless of everything else, a mighty hubbub arose outside.
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann

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