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DIRGE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word dirge. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dirge. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for DIRGE

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lament
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

verb

• express grief verbally

• regret strongly

requiem
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead

• a Mass celebrated for the dead

elegy
nounn
noun

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

coronach
nounn
noun

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

threnody
nounn
noun

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

Best Hypernyms For DIRGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dirge, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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