Ponder and Repine

Ponder

Ponder verb - To give serious and careful thought to.

Repine and ponder are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repine" instead a verb "Ponder".

Repine

Repine verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.

Ponder and repine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ponder" instead a verb "Repine".

Nearby Word: repining
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