wail (for)

verb

Definition of wail (for)next
as in to mourn
to feel or express sorrow for her grandfather asked her not to wail for him, saying that he had had a good life and was at peace

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  1. mourn
  2. lament
  3. regret
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  • The announcement comes after the president and first lady arrived in Los Angeles late Monday after traveling to New Orleans to mourn with the community after the deadly New Year's Day vehicle attack in the French Quarter.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • County Rescue series lead Julia Reilly mourned the actor's death by sharing Great American Media's statement on her Instagram Stories and a photo of them together.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of mourn
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  • Jacobs lamented postgame that the Packers shot themselves in the foot too many times, a familiar refrain for them against an elite team.
    Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Given the march of streaming, however, some wonder if Fox has a Plan B. Others lament recent family turmoil.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of lament
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  • Drastic decisions, like cutting off long-standing relationships or making sudden life changes without enough reflection, could lead to regret other consequences.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
  • And interestingly enough, Resume Now’s survey showed more people regret staying at a job than quitting a job.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of regret
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