lament

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

to express sorrow, grief, or regret

Example Sentences

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

Example Expressions

lament one's fate

Synonyms

mourn, grieve, bewail, deplore, regret

Entry 1

mourn, grieve, bewail, deplore

Entry 2

mourn, grieve, bewail, regret

Antonyms

celebrate, rejoice, cheer

Entry 1

celebrate, rejoice, cheer

Entry 2

rejoice, celebrate, cheer

Collocations

lament deeply, lament loss, lament over, bitter lament, lament the loss

Entry 1

lament deeply, lament loss, lament over, bitter lament

Entry 2

lament deeply, lament the loss, lament over