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BEWAIL Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word bewail. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word bewail. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BEWAIL

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lament
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

verb

• express grief verbally

• regret strongly

grieve
verbv
verb

• feel grief

• cause to feel sorrow

cry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a fit of weeping

• the characteristic utterance of an animal

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• proclaim or announce in public

• demand immediate action

• utter a characteristic sound

• bring into a particular state by crying

mourn
verbv
verb

• feel sadness

• observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one

sob
verb, nounv, n
noun

• convulsive gasp made while weeping

• a dyspneic condition

• insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

verb

• weep convulsively

wail
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry weakly or softly

weep
verbv
verb

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

bemoan
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

deplore
verbv
verb

• express strong condemnation of

• regret strongly

Best Hypernyms For BEWAIL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bewail, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
complain grieve kick kvetch lament mourn plain quetch sorrow
Phrases (1)
sound off

Alternatives for LAMENT

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