Lament

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ləˈmɛnt/

Noun

Singular lament

Plural laments

1. An expression of grief.
2. A song expressing grief.

Verb

Infinitive to lament

Third person singular laments

Simple past lamented

Past participle lamented

Present participle lamenting

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To express grief.

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To bewail.

Translations

express grief

Irish: caoin

bewail

Irish: caoin

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