Synonyms for

Laments

Verb / lʌˈments / Another word for laments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To express grief, sorrow, or regret

Synonyms & similar words

lamentation bewail lament elegy keen coronach deplore plaint bemoan dirge wail threnody requiem mourns grieves bewails weeps sobs cries murmurs complains languishes regrets mopes sighs saddens mournful lamentable woeful plaintive melancholic grief-stricken heartbroken

Example sentences

  1. She laments the loss of her favorite toy.
  2. His mournful laments could be heard from afar.
  3. The whole town was filled with the sound of laments.
  4. They gathered to share their laments and console each other.
  5. I could hear her quiet laments as she walked away.

Quotes

  • Tears are the silent laments of the heart.
  • Lamentations are the echoes of a broken soul.
  • In the quiet of the night, her laments echoed through the empty streets.

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