Synonyms of lamentations

Noun

1. Lamentations, Book of Lamentations

usage: an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

Noun

1. Lamentations, Book of Lamentations

usage: a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"

2. lament, lamentation, plaint, wail, complaint

usage: the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief