English dictionary

lamentation

/,l/&/m/@/n't/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a cry of sorrow and grief

noun.communication

Synonyms lament plaint wail

Source: WordNet 3.0
the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief

noun.act

Synonyms mourning

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of bewailing; audible expression of sorrow; wailing; moaning.

noun

Source: webster1913