1. expressions of grief, sorrow, or regret
Usage: plural form

1. to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She laments the loss of her childhood home.
• The poet laments the passing of time in his verses.
• He constantly laments his poor choices.
• The community laments the closing of the local library.
• Her laments could be heard throughout the house.
• The book contains the laments of war widows.
• Their laments fell on deaf ears.