About The Word Jeremiad
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Jeremiad
Jeremiad Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Jeremiad?
[n] a long and mournful complaint; "a jeremiad against any form of government"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Jeremiad: Related Terms | Find terms related to Jeremiad: See Also | complaint Jeremiad In Webster's Dictionary \Jer`e*mi"ad\, Jeremiade \Jer`e*mi"ade\, n. [From
Jeremiah, the prophet: cf. F. j['e]r['e]miade.]
A tale of sorrow, disappointment, or complaint; a doleful
story; a dolorous tirade; -- generally used satirically.
He has prolonged his complaint into an endless
jeremiad. --Lamb.
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