lamentar

Definitions of lamentar
  1. verb
    cry weakly or softly
    synonyms: gemir, lamentarse
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    type of:
    lagrimar, lamentarse, llorar
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
  2. verb
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    synonyms: lamentarse, quejarse
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    antonyms:
    alegrarse, alentar, animar, reanimarse
    become cheerful
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    calumniar, criticar
    say mean things
    clamar, gimotear, quejarse
    complain whiningly
    gruñir, murmurar, quejarse, refunfuñar
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
    gruñir, quejarse, refunfuñar
    show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
    chillar, graznar, gritar, quejarse, vocear
    complain
    arrepentirse, deplorar, quejarse, sentir
    regret strongly
    balar
    talk whiningly
  3. verb
    decline formally or politely
    synonyms: sentir
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    type of:
    declinar, rehusar
    show unwillingness towards
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