wail
noun
[ weɪl ]
• a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.
• "Christopher let out a wail"
Similar:
howl,
bawl,
yowl,
keening,
cry,
cry of grief,
cry of pain,
lament,
lamentation,
sob,
moan,
groan,
shriek,
scream,
yelp,
bellow,
roar,
caterwaul,
whine,
complaint,
whimper,
ululation,
wail
verb
• utter a wail.
• "Tina ran off wailing"
Similar:
howl,
weep,
cry,
sob,
moan,
groan,
keen,
lament,
yowl,
blubber,
snivel,
whimper,
whine,
squall,
bawl,
shriek,
scream,
yelp,
caterwaul,
waul,
complain,
grumble,
carp,
sorrow,
beat one's breast,
greet,
ululate,
Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse; related to woe.
