English Explanatory Dictionary

bewail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈweɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bewail.wav

Word forms

bewail bewails bewailing bewailed

Etymology

From Middle English bewailen, equivalent to be- (“over, about”) + wail.

Synonyms

bemoan grieve lament afterthink becry begrieve bemourn bewail beweep condole deplore elegize grieven keen mean mourn pine repent sigh sorrow wail wayment

Derived words

bewailable bewailer bewailing bewailingly bewailment unbewailed unbewailing
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