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Wail

noun
/weɪl/
Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounA prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.
"She let out a loud, doleful wail."
2.nounAny similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
"A bird's wail in the night."
3.nounA sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.
4.verbTo cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
5.verbTo weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
6.verbTo make a noise like mourning or crying.
"The wind wailed and the rain streamed down."
7.verbTo lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
"to wail one's death"
8.verbTo perform with great liveliness and force.

Synonyms

mewlwhimperpuleplaintululatehowlroarlamentationlamentyawlkeenbarrier

Rhymes With

galeavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstale
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