Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lament
verb
/ləˈmɛnt/
Definition
To express sorrow, mourning, or regret for something.
Examples
- She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
- In his speech, he lamented the ongoing conflicts in the world.
- The poem is a lament for those who have passed away.
Meaning
Lament refers to the act of feeling or expressing great sadness or grief, often in response to a loss.
Synonyms
- mourn
- grieve
- bewail
- bemoan
- deplore
