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View usage for: jeremiad in British English (ˌdʒɛrɪˈmaɪəd) nouna long mournful lamentation or complaint jeremiad in American English (ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪˌæd; ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪəd) noun1. a long lamentation or complaint: in allusion to the Lamentations of Jeremiah 2. a long, scolding speech, sermon, etc. expressing disapproval or warning of disaster Word origin Fr jérémiade < Jérémie, Jeremiah: see Jeremiah Synonyms of 'jeremiad'complaint, keen, moan, groan More Synonyms of jeremiad Definition a long mournful complaint Additional synonymsDefinition a grumble or complaint I don't have time to listen to your moans and groans. Synonyms complaint, protest, objection, grumble, beef (slang), grouse, gripe (informal), grouch (informal) Definition a lament for the dead Synonyms lament, weeping, mourning, wailing, dirge, lamentation, coronach (Scottish, Irish) Definition an expression of sorrow The lament that polititians only care about power is heard constantly. Synonyms complaint, moaning, moan, keening, wail, wailing, lamentation, plaint, ululation - jell
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Additional synonymsIt was time for mourning and lamentation. Synonyms sorrow, grief, weeping, mourning, moan, grieving, sobbing, keening, lament, wailing, dirge, plaint, ululation Definition a low prolonged cry of pain or suffering She gave a low choking moan and began to tremble violently. Synonyms groan, sigh, sob, lament, wail, grunt, whine, lamentationDefinition a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow Wails of grief were heard as visitors filed past the site of the disaster. Synonyms cry, moan, sob, howl, keening, lament, bawl, lamentation, yowl, ululation, weeping |