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lamentation Synonyms

Another word for lamentation

Choosing another word for lamentation depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The passionate, outward expression of grief, sorrow, or mourning, often involving weeping or wailing.

Usage Example

"The funeral procession was accompanied by the loud lament of the mourners."

Strongest
lament
mourning
wailing
Strong
weeping
grieving
bemoaning
bewailing
keening

• noun (Context 2)

A poem, song, or literary composition that expresses deep sorrow, regret, or mourning.

Usage Example

"The ancient poet composed a moving lament over the fall of the historic city."

Strongest
lament
dirge
elegy
Strong
threnody
requiem
monody
plaint

Opposites of lamentation

The opposite of lamentation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rejoicing
jubilation
exultation
celebration
paean
triumph
eulogy
See all opposites of lamentation

• Nearby Words

lament
lamentable
lamentably
lamentation
lamenter
lamestream
laminate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lamentation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lamentation
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