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Lamentation
01
an expression of deep sorrow, often through crying or wailing
Examples
After hearing of the tragic accident, a lamentation rose from the crowd, echoing their shared pain.
As the news of the fallen soldiers spread, a collective lamentation gripped the entire village.
02
the act of openly expressing intense sadness or deep disappointment
Examples
The mournful sound of her voice carried a sense of lamentation, reflecting the great sadness she felt over the loss of her loved one.
The wailing lamentations of the grieving mother pierced the stillness of the night, a raw expression of her inconsolable grief.
