Bewailing and Encouraging

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Bewailing adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.

Usage example: the doctor assured us that my father was not in any danger of dying, hence those bewailing looks on our faces were uncalled-for

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Encouraging is an antonym for bewailing.

Nearby Words: bewail, bewailed

Encouraging adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

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Bewailing is an antonym for encouraging.

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