repine
[ ri-pahyn ]
/ rɪˈpaɪn /
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verb (used without object), re·pined, re·pin·ing.
to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.
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repine
/ (rɪˈpaɪn) /
verb
(intr) to be fretful or low-spirited through discontent
Word Origin for repine
C16: from re- + pine ²
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