Bemoaning and Encouraging

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Bemoaning adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: one parishioner who always seems to have a bemoaning expression on her face

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Encouraging is an antonym for bemoaning.

Nearby Words: bemoan, bemoaned

Encouraging adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

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Bemoaning is an antonym for encouraging.

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