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DIRGES Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word dirges. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dirges. (close relations)
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dirgedirgelike

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elegy
nounn
noun

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

lamentations
nounn
noun

• an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

elegies
nounn
noun

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

requiems
nounn
noun

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

• a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead

• a Mass celebrated for the dead

threnodies
nounn
noun

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

coronach
nounn
noun

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

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

requiem
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

• a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead

• a Mass celebrated for the dead

threnody
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For DIRGES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dirges, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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song vocal

Alternatives for ELEGY

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