Definition of Lament
Lament
La·ment


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(verb)
A feeling or expression of deep sorrow or regret.

e.g. The mourners lament the loss of their beloved leader.

(noun)
express grief as with wailing or complaining;

e.g. She listened to his lament about their new work policies.

(noun)
a crying out in great sorrow and grief;

e.g. A lament is a song from deep inside, to ourselves, for the purpose of consoling ourselves.



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