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lament
verb/noun
To mourn, grieve, or express sorrow for; a passionate expression of grief or regret.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Latin lamentum "wailing, moaning." The word is imitative—it sounds like a moan or cry.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The nation lamented the loss of its beloved leader."
- 2.
"Her lament for the old ways touched many hearts."
- 3.
"The poem was a lament for lost youth."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
mourngrieveweepbemoanbewail
Related Words
sorrowdirgeelegycomplaint
Fun Fact
A lament is both the act of grieving and a type of song or poem. Lamentations is a book of the Bible. The Scottish and Irish have rich traditions of laments, especially for the dead.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (L, A, M, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "LAMENT" appears in many related words.
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