bemoan
verb (used with object)
to express distress or grief over; lament.
had bemoaned
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past perfectof bemoan.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Adams, who had bemoaned his performance in last week’s 21-19 victory over the Seahawks, seemingly was happier after catching five passes for 62 yards and increasing to 12 his league-leading total of touchdown catches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2025
Since the 1910s Egyptians had bemoaned the “notorious volatility of tomato prices” the way Americans grouse about fluctuating gasoline prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Minutes earlier, Christie had bemoaned the lack of focus on Trump.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Gatland had bemoaned Wales' game management when they somehow lost to England in a World Cup warm-up game in August despite facing opposition who were down to 12 men at one point.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2023
As Calixte had bemoaned, most of the theories were martial ones, involving conquest, weapons, and defense.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
