bewail








verb (used with object)

  1. to express deep sorrow for; lament: a little child bewailing the loss of her dog.

verb (used without object)

  1. to express grief.

verb

  1. to express great sorrow over (a person or thing); lament
v.

c.1300, from be- + wail (v.). Related: Bewailed; bewailing.

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