😔repine

verb
/rɪˈpaɪn/

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example Sentences

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

Synonyms

complain, grumble, lament, fret, brood

Antonyms

rejoice, delight, celebrate

Collocations

repine at, repine over, constantly repine, quietly repine

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