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LAMENTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Laments.

Laments - 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

Laments - 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

"She laments her decision to quit her job."
"He laments the loss of his favorite toy."
"The singer laments about lost love in her new song."
"They laments the lack of government funding for education."
"She laments the state of the environment."
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Word Game Points

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

LAMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LAMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, laments is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is LAMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, laments is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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