English Synonym Finder

bewail

Definitions

To express deep sorrow or regret for something.

To lament or wail over the loss or death of someone or something.

Examples

The villagers gathered to bewail the loss of their historic town hall in the fire.

It is useless to bewail your past mistakes when you should be focusing on your future.

The poet spent his final years in solitude, left only to bewail the fading beauty of the world.

Synonyms

lament mourn deplore grieve bemoan wail weep

Antonyms

celebrate rejoice exult praise applaud gloat cheer