lament

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ləˈmɛnt/

• Audio (AU)

  (file)

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular lament

Plural laments

1. Lament is an expression of grief, suffering or regret.

Verb

Plain form lament

Third-person singular laments

Past tense lamented

Past participle lamented

Present participle lamenting

1. (intransitive) If a person laments, they express grief, suffering or regret.
   • Synonyms: bemoan and bewail