Dirge and Knell

Dirge

Dirge noun - A composition expressing one's grief over a loss.
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Knell and dirge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knell" instead a noun "Dirge".

Knell

Knell noun - The sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something.
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Synonyms for Knell

Dirge and knell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dirge" instead a noun "Knell".

Nearby Word: knelling
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