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Lament (Verb)

Express grief verbally; "we lamented the death of the child".

Verbs of feeling.

The community gathered to lament the loss of a beloved leader.
She broke down in tears as she began to lament the destruction of her hometown.
The family and friends joined hands to lament the young musician's untimely death.
People took to social media to lament the changes made to the classic novel's film adaptation.
The nation lamented the tragedy that shook their lives and changed the course of history.

Regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She lamented her decision to drop out of college and often wished she could go back in time and change her mind.
I lament the day I sold my grandfather's old watch, now it's invaluable family heirloom is gone forever.
They lamented the passing of their beloved pet, remembering the happy memories they shared together.
The company's employees lamented the loss of their jobs after the merger was announced.
The nation lamented the destruction caused by the war and its long-lasting impact on the economy.