wail
wail /ˈweɪl/
noun
-
()
A cry of sorrow and grief
(
lament
, plaint
, lamentation
, wail
)
a cry of sorrow and grief
Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
verb
-
()
Emit long loud cries
(
ululate
, yaup
, yawl
, howl
, roar
, wail
)
emit long loud cries
Wail in self-pity
wail in self-pity
Howl with sorrow
howl with sorrow
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()
Cry weakly or softly
(
mewl
, pule
, whimper
, wail
)
cry weakly or softly
She wailed with pain
she wailed with pain