lamentations

The word “lamentations” has 4 syllables: la-men-ta-tions.

It's pronounced as /ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃənz/.

What is synonym and antonym for lamentations?

In the thesaurus, “lamentations” has 9 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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

Synonyms for lamentations

The act of lamenting.
A sorrowful cry; a lament.
Specifically, mourning.
Lamentatio, (part of) a liturgical Bible text (from the book of Job) and its musical settings, usually in the plural; hence, any dirge.
A group of swans.

The book of lamentations in the Bible reflects the sorrow and mourning of the Israelites.
Throughout history, there have been many lamentations for lost civilizations and cultures.
The haunting sound of lamentations echoed through the war-torn city.
In times of grief, lamentations provide a means of expressing and processing emotions.
The funeral service was marked by solemn lamentations as friends and family bid farewell to their loved one.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lamentations, such as: cries, groans, howls, laments, moans, mournings, plaints.

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