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Lament

/ləˈmɛnt/
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(noun) An expression of grief, suffering, sadness or regret.

One should not lament over past mistakes too long.
I call on the living, lament the dead, shatter the lightning.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many people continue to ____ the loss of the historic building that was destroyed in the fire last year.

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