Bewail: meaning, definitions and examples
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bewail
[ bɪˈweɪl ]
expressing sorrow or grief
to express deep sorrow or grief over something
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He bewailed the death of his beloved pet cat.
- She bewailed the loss of her job.
Translations
Translations of the word "bewail" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lamentar
🇮🇳 शोक करना
🇩🇪 beklagen
🇮🇩 meratapi
🇺🇦 оплакувати
🇵🇱 opłakiwać
🇯🇵 嘆く (なげく)
🇫🇷 déplorer
🇪🇸 lamentar
🇹🇷 ağlamak
🇰🇷 슬퍼하다
🇸🇦 يندب
🇨🇿 bědovat
🇸🇰 lamentovať
🇨🇳 哀悼 (āidào)
🇸🇮 žalovati
🇮🇸 harma
🇰🇿 жоқтау
🇬🇪 გლოვა
🇦🇿 ağlamaq
🇲🇽 lamentar
Etymology
The word 'bewail' dates back to Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'bewǣlan', meaning 'to lament'. The prefix 'be-' intensifies the meaning of 'wail', which itself means 'to express sorrow audibly'. Over time, 'bewail' has retained its essence of expressing deep sorrow or grief, as well as complaining loudly about something.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,367, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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