Wail — synonyms, definition

1. wail (Noun)

20 synonyms

bark bay bellow caterwaul cry howl lament lamentation moan moaning roar scream screech shout shriek trumpet wailing whoop yell yowl

1 definition

wail (Noun) — A cry of sorrow and grief. ex. "their pitiful wails could be heard throughout the ward"

1 type of

complaint

52 synonyms

bark bawl bay bellow bemoan bewail blare blast blow blubber bluster boo boom caterwaul cry flute groan hoot howl mewl • • •

2 definitions

wail (Verb) — Emit long loud cries. ex. "wail in self-pity"

wail (Verb) — Cry weakly or softly. ex. "she wailed with pain"

10 types of

call cry holler hollo scream shout shout out squall weep yell

3 types

squall waul wawl

11 synonyms

blubber cry moan murmur rustle shriek sob sough whimper whisper whistle