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Bewail Definition & Meaning

bewail
verb
  1. regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits"

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What does bewail mean?
regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits"
What part of speech is bewail?
Bewail is a verb.

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