Wailing Synonyms and Antonyms

A fit of crying
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bawling
  2. blubbering
  3. cry
  4. sobbing
  5. tear
  6. weeping
Emit long loud cries
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. ululating
  2. roaring
  3. yowling
  4. howling
  5. moaning
  6. baying
Cry weakly or softly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. whimpering
  2. puling
  3. yowling
  4. howling
  5. bawling
Antonyms:
  1. whimpering
Vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression; ; ; ; ; - Shakespeare
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. wailful
  2. lamenting
To make a long, loud, high-pitched cry, as in grief, sorrow, or fear.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. crying
Loud cries made while weeping
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bawling

Wailing Sentence Examples

  • It is the wailing cry of a moribund nation.

  • Sounds of cursing and wailing were in his ears.

  • The loudest sound in that crowd was her wailing.

  • The maid lunged at her again, and she darted for the kitchen, followed by Jared.s blood monkey, who was wailing with frustration.

  • The attention of the travellers was arrested by a woman weeping and wailing at a grave.

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