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English noun: lamentation

1. lamentation (communication) a cry of sorrow and grief


SamplesTheir pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward.


Synonymslament, plaint, wail


Broader (hypernym)complaint

2. lamentation (act) the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief


Synonymsmourning


Broader (hypernym)activity, expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion









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