Meaning of the word lament in English

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lament

US /ləˈment/

UK /ləˈment/

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

Example:

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Her lament for her lost child was heartbreaking.

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The poem is a lament for the passing of time.

Synonym:

wail moan cry sob weep

express passionate grief about

Example:

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She began to lament the death of her beloved pet.

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Many people lament the decline of traditional values.

Synonym:

mourn grieve weep over bemoan bewail

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Related Word:

lamentable