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laments

The word “laments” has 2 syllables: la-ments

It's pronounced as /ləˈmɛnts/

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In the thesaurus, “laments” has 111 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for laments along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for laments

Antonyms for laments

Meanings of laments

  • noun
    1. An expression of grief, suffering, sadness or regret.
    2. A song expressing grief.

Example Sentences

  • The poet's work often laments the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life.
  • She laments the loss of her childhood home, filled with memories of happier times.
  • The singer's powerful ballad laments the pain of unrequited love.
  • The old man laments the disappearance of traditional values in modern society.
  • The author laments the decline of reading habits among younger generations.

On this page you'll find 147 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laments, such as: acclaim, agonizes, anguishes, applauses, approvals, bawl, bawls.

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