weep for

VERB

bemoan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deplore lament mourn regret

STRONG

bewail complain rue

WEAK

beat one's breast cry over spilled milk grieve for moan over sing the blues

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy praise

WEAK

gloat

VERB

pity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feel for forgive pardon

STRONG

ache comfort commiserate condole console relent reprieve solace soothe sympathize understand

WEAK

be sorry for be sympathetic bleed for feel with give quarter grant amnesty grieve with have compassion have mercy on identify with lament with put out of one's misery show forgiveness show sympathy take pity on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

punish

STRONG

agitate annoy distress hurt trouble upset worry

WEAK

disdain scorn

Example Sentences

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Read, and weep for the future of America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

What is contained in this pleading is the kind of thing that, at any other time, would make you weep for how law enforcement is being conducted.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

"Now I can go disappear somewhere and touch grass with my loved ones on an island while y'all weep for mediocre pop."

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2023

Francis prayed that God grant “eternal peace for him and consolation of the heart for those who weep for his passing.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023

But if one thing or one living creature refused to weep for him she would keep him.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

weep for

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