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Definition of Wail
1. Noun. A cry of sorrow and grief. "Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"
Generic synonyms: Complaint
Derivative terms: Lament, Lament
2. Verb. Emit long loud cries. "The meadows wail with animals "; "Howl with sorrow"
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Specialized synonyms: Squall, Waul, Wawl
Derivative terms: Howl, Howling, Roar, Roaring, Ululation, Wailer, Wailing
3. Verb. Cry weakly or softly. "She wailed with pain"
Definition of Wail
1. v. t. To choose; to select.
2. v. t. To lament; to bewail; to grieve over; as, to wail one's death.
3. v. i. To express sorrow audibly; to make mournful outcry; to weep.
4. n. Loud weeping; violent lamentation; wailing.
5. v. t. To choose; to select.
6. v. t. To lament; to bewail; to grieve over; as, to wail one's death.
7. v. i. To express sorrow audibly; to make mournful outcry; to weep.
8. n. Loud weeping; violent lamentation; wailing.
Definition of Wail
1. Noun. A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. ¹
2. Noun. Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl. ¹
3. Verb. To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish. ¹
4. Verb. To weep, lament persistently or bitterly. ¹
5. Verb. To make a noise like mourning or crying. ¹
6. Verb. (slang) (context: music) To perform, express emotion in an exceptionally exciting way. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Wail
1. to utter a long, mournful cry [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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