bewail

verb
UK: /bɪˈweɪl/
US: /bɪˈweɪl/

  1. To express great sadness or regret about something.

    1. She began to bewail her misfortune after losing her job. [ ] [ ]
    2. They bewail the closure of the factory and the loss of jobs it represents. [ ] [ ]

  2. To complain or express sorrow, often publicly.

    1. He would bewail his fate loudly to anyone who would listen. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many continue to bewail the current state of the education system despite ongoing reforms. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

deplore mourn lament regret grieve
bewail noun

  1. An expression of sorrow or lamentation.

    1. The bewail was heard throughout the village after the tragedy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her bewail echoed through the empty house reminding of her sorrow. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bewail" in English means: To express great sadness or regret about something., To complain or express sorrow, often publicly..

The phonetic transcription of "bewail" is /bɪˈweɪl/ in British English and /bɪˈweɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bewail": deplore, mourn, lament, regret, grieve.

Example usage of "bewail": "She began to bewail her misfortune after losing her job.". More examples on the page.