kaddish

/ˈkædɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a Jewish prayer for the dead, especially one recited by a son or close relative over a coffin or at a graveside

“The mourners stood together, reciting the kaddish in unison, as they said their final goodbyes.”

Synonyms

  • dirge
  • elegy
  • lament

Antonyms

  • anthem
  • hymn