to express deep sorrow or grief over something, to lament or mourn for someone or something

bewail one's fate, bewail one's sins, bewail the state of something

Formal and Informal Expressions of bewail

In different contexts, you can replace 'bewail' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'lament, mourn' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'cry over, feel bad about' is a commonplace synonym.

bewail: Explore its Definition & Usage

bewail Definition

1to express deep sorrow or grief over something
2to lament or mourn for someone or something

Using bewail: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bewail" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The villagers bewailed the loss of their crops due to the drought.
Example
She bewailed her husband's death for months.
Example
The fans of the singer bewailed his sudden retirement from music.

bewail Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bewail

Antonyms for bewail

Phrases with bewail

bewail one's fate
to express regret or sadness about one's circumstances
Example
After losing his job, he spent hours bewailing his fate.
bewail one's sins
to express remorse or regret for one's wrongdoings
Example
He spent the entire night bewailing his sins and asking for forgiveness.
bewail the state of something
to express sadness or disappointment about the condition of something
Example
Environmentalists often bewail the state of the planet and the damage caused by human activities.

Origins of bewail

from Middle English 'bewailen', from 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'wailen' (to wail)

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Summary: bewail in Brief

The verb 'bewail' [bih-weyl] means to express deep sorrow or grief over something, or to lament or mourn for someone or something. It is often used in phrases like 'bewail one's fate' or 'bewail one's sins'. The word is formal and can be replaced with 'lament' or 'mourn'.