lament
verb To feel or express grief. When his hamster froze to death Mr. Bautista lamented for days. lamentation (or lament) noun An expression of sorrow or grief in the form of a poem, song, or other work of art. “Natalia,” sung by Joan Baez, is a lamentation for an especially brave political prisoner in the former Czechoslovakia. |
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subjugate
verb To bring under control; to conquer. In the late eighteenth century, Russia subjugated the country of Georgia, in western Asia, and made it part of the Russian empire. subjugation noun The act of bringing under control. In the late eighteenth century, Russia subjugated the country of Georgia, in western Asia, and made it part of the Russian empire. |
trauma
noun 1. A severe bodily injury. The accident victims who suffered trauma were airlifted to major hospitals for emergency services. 2. Emotional shock. Many transgender people experience trauma due to the rejection and violence from family and loved ones. traumatic adjective An event that causes severe bodily injury or emotional shock. Some people must go through years of therapy before they can fully register and acknowledge past traumatic experiences. |
wanton
adjective 1. Ignoring what is right. Not looking before you cross the street is considered a wanton disregard for your safety! 2. Excessive or unrestrained. During the holidays, I try to avoid wanton eating of sweets but I always lose in the end. 3. Playful or frolicsome. It was a pleasure to hear the wanton shouts of the children in the backyard. |