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View usage for: (læmenteɪʃən) Word forms: plural lamentationsvariable nounA lamentation is an expression of great sorrow. [formal] It was a time for mourning and lamentation. ...special prayers and lamentations. Synonyms: sorrow, grief, weeping, mourning More Synonyms of lamentation lamentation in British English (ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃən) noun1. a lament; expression of sorrow lamentation in American English (ˌlæmənˈteɪʃən) noun the act of lamenting; outward expression of grief; esp., a weeping or wailing Examples of 'lamentation' in a sentencelamentation I was reminded of the old Eastern saying: `Loss of money is bewailed with louder lamentation than a death.He was afire with every kind of sorrow, lamentation and despair.Yes, there would always be pain, and none could escape the flames of hatred, sorrow, lamentation and despair.The cool, groaning wind off the lapping waves carried murmurs of lamentation from distant corners of the world. It was time for mourning and lamentation. Synonyms weeping grieving sobbing keening wailing dirge plaint ululation Additional synonymsDefinition deep or intense sorrow Their grief soon gave way to anger. Synonyms sadness, suffering, pain, regret, distress, misery, agony, mourning, sorrow, woe, anguish, remorse, bereavement, heartache, heartbreak, mournfulness, dejectionDefinition 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 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, lamentationNearby words oflamentation - lame
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Additional synonymsDefinition sorrow or grief, esp. over a death The period of mourning and bereavement may be long. Synonyms grieving, grief, bereavement, weeping, woe, lamentation, keening |