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wail

verb

Meaning

To cry out loudly and with a lot of emotion, usually because of pain, grief, or fear.

Examples

She heard the wail of a siren in the distance.
The child wailed when he fell and scraped his knee.

Synonyms: cry, sob, howl, lament

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wail (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /weɪl/

Definition

To cry out loudly and with a lot of emotion, usually because of pain, grief, or fear.

Examples

She heard the wail of a siren in the distance.
The child wailed when he fell and scraped his knee.
A mournful wail echoed through the empty house.

How to Use wail

wail about (prepositional phrase): To complain loudly and persistently about something. — "He always wails about how much homework he has."
wail with (prepositional phrase): To cry out loudly due to a specific emotion or sensation. — "The baby wailed with hunger."

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