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repine Definition

re·pine (ri pīn′)

intransitive verb -·pined′, -·pin′·ing

to feel or express unhappiness or discontent; complain; fret

Etymology: re- + pine

  • repigment

repine Related Forms

re·pin′er noun re·pin′·ingly adverb

repine Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

not: But cool generals should not repine at bad success when they are conscious they have not been wanting in effort noir assiduity.