Bewail

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bɪˈweɪl/
• Rhymes: -eɪl

Origin

From Middle English bewailen, equivalent to -("over, about") + wail.

Full definition of bewail

Verb

1. To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for
• ShakespeareHath widowed and unchilded many a one,
  Which to this hour bewail the injury.

Synonyms

• bemoan
• grieve
• lament

Derived terms

• bewailable
• bewailer
• bewailing
• bewailment