lament


Definition: Meaning of, lament in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ləˈmɛnt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
lament lamented lamented
Present Participle Third Person Singular
lamenting laments
[written]
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to express feelings of great sadness about something
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  2. [transitive] to express annoyance or disappointment about something you think is unsatisfactory or unfair
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lament laments
[countable]
  1. a song, piece of music, or something that you say, that expresses a feeling of sadness
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