bemoan UK /bɪˈməʊn/US /bɪˈmoʊn/ verb2 •To moan or complain about (something).He bemoaned the drought but went on watering his lawn. •[with oneself] 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? — 1591 formsbemoaned · bemoaning · bemoans