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LAMENTS Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word laments. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word laments. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LAMENTS

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bewails
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

cries
verbv
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

grieves
verbv
verb

• feel grief

• cause to feel sorrow

mourns
verbv
verb

• feel sadness

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

wails
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry weakly or softly

weeps
verbv
verb

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

bemoan
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

bewail
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

coronach
nounn
noun

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

deplore
verbv
verb

• express strong condemnation of

• regret strongly

dirge
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

elegy
nounn
noun

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

keen
adjectiveadj
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

lamentation
nounn
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

• the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief

plaint
nounn
noun

• (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed

• a cry of sorrow and grief

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

wail
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry weakly or softly

Best Hypernyms For LAMENTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for laments, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
complain complaint kick kvetch plain poem quetch song vocal
Phrases (4)
express emotionexpress feelingssound offverse form

Alternatives for BEWAILS

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