Lament — synonyms, definition

1. lament (Noun)

accusation bedlam beef bellow chant charge clamour commotion complaint coronach criticism cry dirge elegy furor furore gripe groan hang-up howl • • •

lament (Noun) — A cry of sorrow and grief. ex. "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"

lament (Noun) — A song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.

lament (Noun) — A mournful poem; a lament for the dead.

complaint poem song verse form vocal keen

2. lament (Verb)

bawl bay be sorry bemoan bewail brawl breathe caterwaul clamor complain cry curse demand deplore despair despond droop gasp grieve groan • • •

lament (Verb) — Express grief verbally. ex. "we lamented the death of the child"

lament (Verb) — Regret strongly. ex. "we lamented the loss of benefits"

complain express emotion express feelings kick kvetch moan plain quetch sound off