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bewailing


Meanings
  • verb

    expressing grief or sorrow for someone or something; lamenting

    - "After the accident, the family was left bewailing their losses."
    - "The mourners were bewailing their dead at the graveside."

Synonyms

bemoan , grieve , lament
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bewailing
ailing , ailinges , ailingment , ailing place
Variants
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bewail , bewailed , bewailing , bewails
Etymology
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From Old French 'bewailer', from 'be' meaning 'by' + 'wailler' meaning 'to lament'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'bewailing' is often used in religious and spiritual contexts to describe the expression of sorrow and penitence.

  2. The word 'bewailing' has been used in literature and poetry throughout history, from Shakespeare to modern poets.


Related Concepts
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  1. mourning: The process of expressing grief and sorrow for a loss, often involving rituals and traditions.

  2. lamentation: An expression of grief or sorrow, often through singing or speaking.


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Bewailing is a common expression of grief and sorrow in various cultures and literatures. It is often used in poetry, music, and art to convey deep emotions and feelings of loss.

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