lamentation — meaning in English

English meaning

• cant noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
• lament verb To express deep sorrow or regret over something.
• lamentation noun The act of lamenting.
• threnody noun A song or poem of lamentation or mourning for a dead person; a dirge; an elegy.

Senses

lamentation is used for these senses in English:

• cant (uncountable) Whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
• lament An expression of grief, suffering, sadness or regret.
• lament A song expressing grief.
• threnody A song or poem of lamentation or mourning for a dead person; a dirge; an elegy.

cant — full definition

1. noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
2. noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
3. noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
4. verb To tilt or set something at an angle.

lament — full definition

1. verb To express deep sorrow or regret over something.
2. noun An expression of grief or regret, sometimes in the form of a song or poem.

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