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Another word for wail

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Verb

  1. To make inarticulate sounds of grief or pain, usually accompanied by tears

    See also:

    sounds

    happy

  2. To cry loudly, as a healthy child does from pain or distress

    See also:

    sounds

  3. To utter or emit a long, mournful, plaintive sound

    See also:

    sounds

Noun

  1. A long, mournful cry

    See also:

    sounds

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Another word for wail

Verb
  1. See also:

    cry

    mourn

    cry

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Sentence Examples

  • Prince Andrew ran to the door; the scream ceased and he heard the wail of an infant.

  • Jenn covered her ears against the high-pitched wail of magic.

  • Julian afterwards sent Oribasius to restore the temple; but the oracle responded to the emperor's enthusiasm with nothing but a wail over the glory that had departed.

  • The other issue manifested in a loud wail from Destiny's room.

  • Her mouth was open in a silent wail, but the next one would wake Carmen.

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