lament
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
Origin of lament
Synonyms for lament
Related Words for lament
bemoan, deplore, regret, moan, bewail, sob, rue, wail, sorrow, cry, bawl, hurt, repine, rain, sing, weep, bleed, howlExamples from the Web for lament
Contemporary Examples of lament
While many today lament that iPhones and iPads have become almost extra limbs, for Hockney they were a breakthrough for his art.
But by and large, McCain and Kaine didn't so much disagree as lament different topics.
Politics End In Halifax As Democratic and GOP Senators Seek Common Ground on National SecurityTim Mak
November 22, 2014
So go the lyrics of the iconic 1970 Joni Mitchell lament, “Big Yellow Taxi.”
But even if you blame the parties equally, or blame the Democrats more, you should lament this: It harms the United States.
Millions of other Americans will lament they live in cities with strapped budgets that throw piddling BBQs and hand out sparklers.
Historical Examples of lament
"Yes, but something is always happening," she continued in lament.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
This is the unfortunate story that gave rise to my printed poem, "The Lament."
The Letters of Robert BurnsRobert Burns
Do not lament my fate; I will always be happy while I know you are so.
He would creep in secret to the temple of the god, and lament because he had lost the princess.
The Chinese Fairy BookVarious
Alas, though I myself should be buried in the ruin, why should I apprehend, or why lament it?
ImogenWilliam Godwin