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Bewail

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To express deep sorrow or grief over something.

Usage: She bewailed her loss and couldn't stop crying.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 2: To lament or complain about something.

Usage: The customers bewail the increasing prices of groceries.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 3: To mourn or grieve for someone who has passed away.

Usage: The entire village bewailed their beloved leader's demise.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An expression of sorrow or grief.

Usage: The opera singer's performance left the audience in a state of bewail.

Sample Sentences:

1. Upon hearing the tragic news, she couldn't help but bewail her beloved pet.

2. The citizens of the town bewail the ongoing corruption in their local government.

3. He bewailed the injustice he experienced and sought to bring about change.

4. She composed a beautiful piece of music that evoked feelings of bewail.