Definitions for repine

repine re·pine

Spelling: [ri-pahyn]
IPA: /rɪˈpaɪn/

Repine is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 80 anagrams from letters in repine (eeinpr).

Definitions for repine

verb (used without object)

  1. to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.

Origin of repine

First recorded in 1520-30; re- + pine2

Examples for repine

She soon saw that to suffer was her duty, and though she might grieve, she must not repine.

In that wish there can be no harm, for it is only wishing that you may not be tempted to repine.

And after my brother has been spared so far, how can I repine at any selfish trouble?'

To know it is no sin: to repine and murmur thereat, these are forbidden.

But there—we must not repine—even in my sorrow, I feel how much we have to be thankful for.

Now, however—but I should be a fool, indeed, to repine at my own good fortune!'

Well, even so, he would not repine, for Naomi could see now.

Why then should he repine when the hour of separation arrives?

Ought she to repine at the fruit of her own indiscretion and folly?

Never let us repine, howsomever, but consider that all is ordered for the best.

Word Value for repine
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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