lamentations

'lamentations'

[lamentations.n.01] as in: an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

'lamentations'

[lament.n.01] as in: a cry of sorrow and grief

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Examples:
their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward

'lamentations'

[lamentation.n.02] as in: the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief