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present tense third-person singular of lament
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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
to feel or express sorrow for
- she lamented the loss of her beloved pet to a degree that went way beyond words
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2
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
- the youth lamented not having spent more time with his late grandfather
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- delights (in),
- enjoys,
- relishes,
- revels (in),
- savors
- (also savours)
laments
noun
plural of lament
Synonyms & Antonyms of laments (Entry 2 of 2)
1
a crying out in grief
- the national lament that was heard when the beloved singer perished in the crash
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3
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
- the actress' lament that there aren't enough good roles for women
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- challenges,
- demurs,
- expostulations,
- kicks,
- niggles
- [chiefly British],
- objections,
- protests,
- quibbles,
- remonstrances,
- stinks
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“Laments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laments. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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