deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan mean to express grief or sorrow for something. deplore implies regret for the loss or impairment of something of value. lament implies a profound or …

A lament or lamentation is a passionate expression of grief, often in music, poetry, or song form. The grief is most often born of regret, or mourning.

LAMENT definition: 1. to express sadness and feeling sorry about something: 2. a song, poem, or other piece of…. Learn more.

LAMENT definition: to feel or express sorrow or regret for. See examples of lament used in a sentence.

1. to express often vocal mourning or grief for or over: lamented the death of their leader. 2. to be very sorry for; regret. 3. to mourn deeply and often vocally. n. 4. an often vocal expression of …

Definition of lament verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you lament something, you express your sadness, regret, or disappointment about it.

to be very sorry for; regret: [~ + the fact + that clause] We lament the fact that this company cannot continue to make a profit. [~ + object] lamented the news. n. [countable] an expression …

If you are really upset or sorry about something, you might lament it. A lament is full of regret and grief.

Lament definition: To express grief for or about; mourn.