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bewail - What does it mean?

Definition of 'bewail'

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for
  • * Shakespeare
  • Hath widowed and unchilded many a one, / Which to this hour bewail the injury.

    Synonyms

    * bemoan * grieve * lament

    Derived terms

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    Similar to 'bewail'

    bowel, behell, behowl, bewill, bewell