wail (for)

verb

Definition of wail (for)next
as in to mourn
to feel or express sorrow for her grandfather asked her not to wail for him, saying that he had had a good life and was at peace

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  1. mourn
  2. lament
  3. regret
Verb
  • But for thousands who still mourn, especially in the New York region on the 25th anniversary, such fundamental concerns about identifying the victims, counting the dead and finding the culprits is the equivalent of an open wound.
    — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • However, tragedy strikes after a medical emergency, leaving the staff to mourn him during the Fourth of July shift.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mourn
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  • Verstappen was frustrated by the balance of his car through qualifying and kept lamenting a lack of power, despite the FIA deeming Red Bull to have the best engine.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The offensive line blocked well in pass protection without star left tackle Cayden Green, but Drinkwitz lamented them for their mistakes in identifying defenders and failing to consistently block the second level.
    — PJ Green September 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lament
Verb
  • If the feature works for you, a car ride could become a chance to catch up on messages or read something longer without immediately regretting it.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The two ultimately became estranged, and Thomas later admitted to regretting his actions.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of regret
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