Synonyms 11

Question 1

deplore

Answer 1

usually implies keen and profound regret for, but as commonly implies strong grieving objection to, especially the irreparable, calamitous, or unavoidable

Question 2

lament

Answer 2

implies a vehement demonstration of sorrow suggesting mourning but without tears or similar manifestation, usually, however, implying passionate utterance

Question 3

bewail and bemoan

Answer 3

imply intense sorrow finding an outlet in words or cries

Question 4

bewail

Answer 4

usually suggests a loud expression of grief or, in popular use, grievance or complaint

Question 5

bewail

Answer 5

usually suggests a lugubrious expression of grief or, in popular use, grievance or complaint

Question 6

grieve

Answer 6

may suggest lasting mental suffering, manifested or not, often with a tendency to concentrate on one’s loss or distress

Question 7

mourn

Answer 7

may more strongly imply demonstration of grief, often a deep grief, as at a bereavement

Question 8

sorrow

Answer 8

may indicate deep distress tinged with regret and sadness

Question 9

long

Answer 9

implies wishing for something with one’s whole heart

Question 10

yearn

Answer 10

adds to long the idea of eagerness, tenderness, or passionateness

Question 11

hanker

Answer 11

suggests somewhat disparagingly that one is made uneasy or restless by a desire

Question 12

pine

Answer 12

suggests a languishing or other more or less adverse physical effect from usually fruitless longing

Question 13

hunger and thirst

Answer 13

suggest a compelling craving