lament 2 antonyms and opposites of lament. Verb — To express deep sorrow or regret over something. Synonyms for lament afterthink becry begrieve bemoan bemourn bewail beweep condole deplore elegize grieve grieven keen mean mourn pine repent sigh wail sorrow wayment Antonyms for lament cheer up gladden ← Back to the full definition of lament