Synonyms of bewail

Antonyms of bewail

Collocations of bewail

loss
Frequency: 70 %

She bewailed the loss of her beloved pet.

tragedy
Frequency: 60 %

The whole town bewailed the tragedy that had struck their community.

sorrow
Frequency: 55 %

The mourners bewailed their sorrow at the funeral.

misfortune
Frequency: 50 %

The villagers bewailed the misfortune that had befallen their crops.

fate
Frequency: 40 %

She bewailed her cruel fate and wondered why life had dealt her such a harsh hand.

Idiomatic Expressions for bewail

  • Phrase: bewail the past
    Meaning: to lament or mourn over things that have happened in the past
    Usage: He constantly bewails the past and wishes he could go back and change things.