LAMENT Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word lament. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| bewail | verbv | |||||
verb • regret strongly | ||||||
| bemoan | verbv | |||||
verb • regret strongly | ||||||
| deplore | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong condemnation of • regret strongly | ||||||
| wail | verbv | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
| complain | verbv | |||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | ||||||
| cry | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||
| grieve | verbv | |||||
verb • feel grief • cause to feel sorrow | ||||||
| moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||
| mourn | verbv | |||||
verb • feel sadness • observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one | ||||||
| regret | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret | ||||||
| sigh | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an utterance made by exhaling audibly • a sound like a person sighing verb • heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily • utter with a sigh | ||||||
| sob | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • convulsive gasp made while weeping • a dyspneic condition • insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous verb • weep convulsively | ||||||
| weep | verbv | |||||
verb • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | ||||||
| coronach | nounn | |||||
noun • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | ||||||
| dirge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | ||||||
| elegy | nounn | |||||
noun • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead | ||||||
| keen | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a funeral lament sung with loud wailing adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • intense or sharp • excellent • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument • having a sharp cutting edge or point verb • express grief verbally | ||||||
| lamentation | nounn | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief | ||||||
| plaint | nounn | |||||
noun • (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed • a cry of sorrow and grief | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
