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LAMENT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Lament.

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Lament - as a noun

A cry of sorrow and grief

Example: "Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lamentationplaintwail

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coronachdirgerequiemthrenody
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
songvocal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mournful poem; a lament for the dead

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elegy

Lament - as a verb

Express grief verbally

Example: "We lamented the death of the child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keen

Regret strongly

Example: "I deplore this hostile action"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bemoanbewaildeplore

Example Sentences

"Her song was a lament for the lost love."
"The poet's words were filled with lament for the suffering of humanity."
"The widow's lament echoed through the empty church."
"The sound of the bagpipes played a mournful lament at the funeral."
"The painting captured the despair and lament of war."
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Word Game Points

Is LAMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lament is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LAMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lament is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LAMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lament is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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