bewail
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for bewail, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To show or express great sadness about something.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English bewailen, made up of be- (“over, about”) and wail.
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