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Reminisce vs Bewail - What's the difference?

reminisce | bewail |

As verbs the difference between reminisce and bewail

is that reminisce is to recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically while bewail is to wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.

reminisce

English

Verb

(reminisc)
  • To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.
  • To talk or write about memories of the past, especially pleasant memories.

    • Related terms

    * reminiscence * reminiscent

    bewail

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for
  • * Shakespeare
    • Hath widowed and unchilded many a one, / Which to this hour bewail the injury.

    Synonyms

    * bemoan * grieve * lament

    Derived terms

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