bemoan

UK /bɪˈməʊn/ US /bɪˈmoʊn/
verb 2

Definitions

verb

1

To moan or complain about (something).

He bemoaned the drought but went on watering his lawn.

The losse of this erle was greatly bemoned by men of al degrees, for he was liberal, gentle, humble, and curteous to eche one […]

2

To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.

Son. Was ever son so rued a father’s death? Father. Was ever father so bemoan’d his son?

Sure you take mee not to be made of flesh, or if so, yet not to be sensible that thinke me able to beare these burthens without bemoning my selfe.

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