woe woe /ˈwoʊ/

noun

1. () Misery resulting from affliction  ( woe , suffering )
   misery resulting from affliction
     The wounded soldier endured immense suffering on the battlefield.
   The wounded soldier endured immense suffering on the battlefield.
   
   
2. Intense mournfulness  ( woe , woefulness )
   intense mournfulness
   

 wo wo /woʊ/

interjection

1. () Commands indicating a halt or pause.  ( stop , whoa , wo )
   Commands indicating a halt or pause.