lament

UK
/ləˈmɛnt/
US
/ləˈmɛnt/
lamentnoun
laments
pl
UK
/ləˈmɛnt/
US
/ləˈmɛnt/
Translations
The lament of the widow echoed through the empty halls.
La lamentation de la veuve résonnait dans les couloirs vides.
His chief lament was the lack of government support.
Sa principale plainte était le manque de soutien du gouvernement.
Definitions
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
The lament of the widow echoed through the empty halls.
A song, piece of music, or poem expressing sorrow.
The choir sang a beautiful lament at the memorial service.
An expression of regret or complaint.
His chief lament was the lack of government support.
lamentverb
lamented
Past Simple
lamented
Past Participle
lamenting
ing-form
UK
/ləˈment/
US
/ləˈmɛnt/
Translations
Environmentalists lament that not enough is being done to combat climate change.
Les écologistes déplorent que l'on n'en fasse pas assez pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
Mourners gathered to lament the fallen soldiers.
Les personnes en deuil se sont rassemblées pour lamenter les soldats tombés au combat.
Definitions
To express grief or sorrow about; to mourn.
Mourners gathered to lament the fallen soldiers.
To express regret or disappointment about something.
Environmentalists lament that not enough is being done to combat climate change.
Synonyms
lament over
bewail the loss of
sorrow over