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Repine


REPI'NE, verb intransitive [re and pine.]

1. To fret one's self; to be discontented; to feel inward discontent which preys on the spirits; with at or against. It is our duty never to repine at the allotments of Providence.

2. To complain discontentedly; to murmur.

Multitudes repine at the want of that which nothing but idleness hinders them from enjoying.

3. To envy.