Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bewail
verb
/bɪˈweɪl/
Definition
To express deep sorrow or regret for something.
Examples
- She began to bewail the absence of her childhood friend.
- Many people bewail the changes in their hometown over the years.
- He was known to bewail his luck every time he lost a game.
Meaning
Bewail is used to convey feelings of sadness, mourning, or lamentation, often in response to a loss or missed opportunity.
Synonyms
- lament
- mourn
- grieve
- sorrow over
- complain about
