Lamentations Meaning

/ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃənz/
C1

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Definition

nounplural of lamentation

namea book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh

Sentence Examples

The lamentations of the crowd were loud and clear.
The book of lamentations was a sacred text.
We could hear the sad lamentations of the grieving family.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
wail lament lamentation
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
The priest listened to the ____ of the people who had lost everything.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The book of ____ in the Bible contains several poems that express deep sorrow and suffering of the people.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The priest listened to the ____ of the people who had lost everything.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The book of ____ in the Bible contains several poems that express deep sorrow and suffering of the people.

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