Synonyms for lamentation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lam-uh n-tey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌlæm ənˈteɪ ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for lamentation

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Définition of lamentation

Origin : late 14c., from Old French lamentacion and directly from Latin lamentationem (nominative lamentatio) "wailing, moaning, weeping," noun of action from past participle stem of lamentari "to wail, moan, weep, lament," from lamentum "a wailing," from PIE root *la- "to shout, cry," probably ultimately imitative. Replaced Old English cwiþan.

As in lament/lamentation : noun grief, complaint
As in moan : noun groan, complaint
As in mourning : noun sadness, time of sadness
As in noise : noun sound that is loud or not harmonious
As in regret : noun upset over past action
As in tear/tears : noun droplets from eyes, often caused by emotion
As in woe : noun suffering
As in bawling : noun cry
As in sobbing : noun cry
As in wailing : noun cry
As in cry : noun weeping and making sad sounds
As in dissatisfaction : noun discontent, unhappiness
As in grief : noun mental suffering

Example sentences :

Not contentment, but a lamentation and an ancient tale of wrong!
Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

The torment was far too racking for such futile fashion of lamentation.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Did she not break into lamentation and woe that a brother should so demean himself?
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

There shall be a sound of lamentation; lo, then we shall rest.
Extract from : « The Babylonian Legends of the Creation » by British Museum

Her voice had dropped from anger to lamentation, and her tears again overflowed.
Extract from : « The Greater Inclination » by Edith Wharton

At length they heard a faint and melancholy sound, like someone in lamentation.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

The five isini of lamentation for the young prince had not yet passed.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

You have no idea what a confusion and lamentation there was all over the State.
Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor

We were saying, when we spoke of the subject-matter, that we had no need of lamentation and strains of sorrow?
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Is there any State in which you will find more of lamentation and sorrow and groaning and pain?
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Antonyms for lamentation

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