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lament

/ləˈmɛnt/
noun
  1. An expression of grief, suffering, sadness or regret.

  2. A song expressing grief.

verb
  1. To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.

  2. To feel great sorrow or regret; to bewail.

Synonymsbewail

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