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    repine
    /rɪˈpʌɪn/

    verb

    • 1. feel or express discontent; fret: literary "you mustn't let yourself repine"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Repine is a literary verb that means to feel sad or complain about something, especially a bad situation. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › repineRepine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Repine is a verb that means to feel or express dejection or discontent, or to long for something with dissatisfaction. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and origin of repine from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › repineRepine - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The verb repine describes expressing gloom or discontent. Brooding, fretful, and sad — these are the traits of people who repine at their circumstances in life.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › repineREPINE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Repine definition: to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.. See examples of REPINE used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Repine is a literary verb that means to feel sad or complain about something, especially a bad situation. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › repineRepine - definition of repine by The Free Dictionary

    Define repine. repine synonyms, repine pronunciation, repine translation, English dictionary definition of repine. intr.v. re·pined , re·pin·ing , re·pines 1. To be discontented or low in spirits; complain or fret. 2. To yearn after something: Immigrants who repined for...

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Repine means to be fretful or low-spirited through discontent, or to complain or fret. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of repine with examples from literature and sources.