Associations to the word «Lament»

LAMENT, noun. An expression of grief, suffering, or sadness.

LAMENT, noun. A song expressing grief.

LAMENT, verb. (intransitive) To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.

LAMENT, verb. (transitive) To feel great sorrow or regret; to bewail.

LAMENT, noun. A cry of sorrow and grief; "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.

LAMENT, verb. Express grief verbally; "we lamented the death of the child".

LAMENT, verb. Regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits".