lament

/lɐmˈɛnt/

/ɫəˈmɛnt/

to lament

MAIN VERB

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

synonyms : keen

regret strongly

synonyms : bemoan

Lament

a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

synonyms : elegy

a song, musical piece, poem, etc. that expresses the feeling of sorrow and sadness after a loss or death

synonyms : coronach

a cry of sorrow and grief

Examples

1. Customers and reporters have lamented the loss of the seamless Apple store.

2. Number 74 laments the destruction of the temple.

3. And the newspapers lament their passing.

4. In this painting, the prophet Jeremiah laments the destruction of Jerusalem.