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wail

/weɪl/

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verb
emit long loud cries
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"wail in self-pity"

Similar:

howl roar ululate yaup yawl

type of:
holler hollo scream shout shout out squall yell call cry
noun
a cry of sorrow and grief
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lament lamentation plaint

type of:
complaint
verb
cry weakly or softly
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"she wailed with pain"

Similar:

mewl pule whimper

type of:
cry weep

Examples of wail

"wail in self-pity"
"she wailed with pain"