keens
The word “keens” has 1 syllable: keens.
It's pronounced as /kiːnz/.
What is synonym and antonym for keens?
In the thesaurus, “keens” has 47 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for keens along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for keens
- ache
- agonize
- bemoan
- break down
- carp
- complain
- complains
- cries
- cry
- deplore
- elegy
- fret
- fuss
- grieve
- gripe
- groan
- groans
- growl
- grumble
- hoot
- howl
- howls
- hymn
- lament
- lamentations
- moan
- moans
- mourn
- mournings
- murmur
- mutters
- outcry
- plaints
- regret
- roar
- screams
- shriek
- sigh
- sob
- tears
- wail
- wails
- weep
- whimper
- whines
- yearn
- yelp
Antonyms for keens
- accepts
- approve
- be content
- be happy
- bears
- compliment
- delight
- delights
- endures
- laugh
- please
- praise
- rejoices
- rejoicings
- takes
Meanings of keens
- verb
- To make cold, to sharpen.
- To utter a keen.
- To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
- To mourn.
- noun
- A prolonged wail for a deceased person.
Example Sentences
- The haunting sound of funeral keens echoed through the village.
- In times of tragedy, the air is filled with sorrowful keens.
- The ancient ceremony included a chorus of mournful keens.
- The old woman's heart-wrenching keens filled the night after the loss of her son.
- As the news spread, the community joined together in collective keens of grief.
On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keens, such as: accepts, ache, agonize, approve, be content, be happy, bears.
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