laments

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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grief, complaint n.
to mourn or grieve deeply v.

NOUN

grief, complaint

Synonyms

WEAK

complaining dirge elegy grieving jeremiad keen keening lament moan moaning mourning plaint requiem sob sobbing sorrow tears threnody ululation wail wailing weeping

Antonyms

WEAK

celebration enjoyment praise

VERB

to mourn or grieve deeply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bemoan deplore regret

STRONG

bawl bewail bleed cry howl hurt moan rain repine rue sing sob sorrow wail weep

WEAK

beat one's breast eat one's heart out kick self take it hard

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy

STRONG

relieve

WEAK

celebrate compliment laud praise

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laments

Hutchins is pessimistic about staving off the ban and laments what it would mean for the city's famed French restaurants.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

McVay laments, usually lightheartedly, the loss of staff members that have ascended to become head coaches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Cameron regularly laments that she has not had the chances her talent deserves since her blockbuster double header against Taylor in 2023.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

There’s nothing in “Make Believe” to indicate that when Mr. Barnett laments didacticism, he’s referring to a specific type of book or writer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

But now she laments that she never did anything to stop them.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan