To express sadness and regret about something, often in a loud, demonstrative way.
la+ment
Shared component: lament · to grieve
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lament
to grieve
Related forms: lament · 3 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesDeserving severe criticism or regret; very bad or disappointing.
lament+able
Shared component: lament · to grieve
the act of expressing deep sorrow, grief, or regret.
lament+ation
Shared component: lament · to grieve