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View usage for: (weɪl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense wails, present participle wailing, past tense, past participle wailed1. verbIf someone wails, they make long, loud, high-pitched cries which express sorrow or pain. The women began to wail in mourning. [VERB] ...a mother wailing for her lost child. [VERB + for] Wail is also a noun. Wails of grief were heard as visitors filed past the site of the disaster. [+ of] wailing uncountable noun Mace still remembers the pitiful wailing of the trapped and the wounded. 2. verbIf you wail something, you say it in a loud, high-pitched voice that shows that you are unhappy or in pain. 'Now look what you've done!' Shirley wailed. [VERB with quote] Primrose, stupefied by tiredness, began to wail that she was hungry. [VERB that] [Also V + about]Synonyms: scream, cry, yell, howl More Synonyms of wail 3. verbIf something such as a siren or an alarm wails, it makes a long, loud, high-pitched sound. Police cars, their sirens wailing, accompanied the lorries. [VERB] The wind wailed outside the closed windows. [VERB] Synonyms: howl, scream, roar, cry More Synonyms of wail Wail is also a noun. The wail of the bagpipes could be heard in the distance. [+ of] wailing uncountable noun Our artillery opened up and we heard a fearful wailing and screeching. More Synonyms of wail (weɪl) verb1. (intransitive) to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry, as of grief or misery 2. (intransitive) to make a sound resembling such a cry the wind wailed in the trees 3. (transitive) to lament, esp with mournful sounds noun4. a prolonged high-pitched mournful cry or sound Derived forms wailer (ˈwailer) noun wailful (ˈwailful) adjective wailfully (ˈwailfully) adverb Word origin C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse vǣla to wail, Old English wā woe (weɪl) verb intransitive1. to express grief or pain by long, loud cries 2. to make a plaintive, sad, crying sound the wind wailing in the trees 3. Jazz; Slang to play in an intense or inspired manner verb transitive Archaic4. to lament; mourn to wail someone's death 5. to cry out in mourning or lamentation noun6. a long, pitiful cry of grief and pain SIMILAR WORDS: cry Derived forms wailer (ˈwailer) noun Word origin ME wailen < ON væla, to lament < væ, woe Examples of 'wail' in a sentencewail British English: wail VERB If someone wails, they make long, loud, high cries because they are sad or in pain. The women began to wail in mourning. - American English: wail
- Brazilian Portuguese: lamentar-se
- Chinese: 哀号
- European Spanish: gemir
- French: gémir
- German: klagen
- Italian: gemere
- Japanese: 長く悲しげに叫ぶ
- Korean: 통곡하다
- European Portuguese: lamentar-se
- Latin American Spanish: gemir
Chinese translation of 'wail' n (c) - [of person]
嚎啕声(聲) (háotáoshēng) - [of siren]
呼啸(嘯)声(聲) (hūxiàoshēng)
vi - [person]
嚎啕 (háotáo) - [siren]
呼啸(嘯) (hūxiào)
Definition to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow Onlookers began to wail at the horrific sight. Synonyms greet (Scottish, archaic) howl yowl ululate Definition to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow She began to wail that she was hungry. The wind wailed outside the closed window. Definition a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow Wails of grief were heard as visitors filed past the site of the disaster. Synonyms keening bawl yowl ululation weeping Additional synonymsDefinition to cry noisily One of the toddlers was bawling, and another had a runny nose. Synonyms cry, weep, sob, wail, whine, whimper, whinge (informal), keen, greet (Scottish, archaic), squall, blubber, snivel, shed tears, yowl, mewl, howl your eyes out Definition to lament She continually bemoans her lot in life. Synonyms lament, regret, complain about, rue (literary), deplore, grieve for, weep for, bewail, cry over spilt milk, express sorrow about, moan over Definition to express great sorrow over All your songs seem to bewail a dissatisfaction in love. Synonyms lament, regret, complain about, moan about, mourn, rue (literary), wail about, deplore, bemoan, repent, grieve for, cry over, weep over, express sorrow for Additional synonymsThey deplored the heavy loss of life in the earthquake. Synonyms lament, regret, mourn, rue (literary), bemoan, grieve for, bewail, sorrow over Definition to feel or cause to feel great sorrow or distress He's grieving over his dead wife and son. Synonyms mourn, suffer, weep, ache, lament, sorrow, wailDefinition to lament the dead He tossed back his head and keened. Synonyms lament, cry, weep, sob, mourn, grieve, howl, sorrow, wail, whine, whimper, bewailDefinition to feel or express sorrow or regret (for or over) It was traditional to lament deaths with a procession and a banquet. Synonyms bemoan, grieve, mourn, weep over, complain about, regret, wail about, deplore, bewailDefinition an expression of sorrow The lament that polititians only care about power is heard constantly. Synonyms complaint, moaning, moan, keening, wail, wailing, lamentation, plaint, ululation It was time for mourning and lamentation. Synonyms sorrow, grief, weeping, mourning, moan, grieving, sobbing, keening, lament, wailing, dirge, plaint, ululation Definition a low prolonged cry of pain or suffering She gave a low choking moan and began to tremble violently. Synonyms groan, sigh, sob, lament, wail, grunt, whine, lamentationDefinition to laugh in a loud hearty manner ‘I'll kill you for that,’ he roared. Synonyms cry, shout, yell, howl, bellow, clamour, bawl, bay, vociferate Definition to utter a shrill cry She was screeching at them. Synonyms shriek, scream, yell, howl, call out, wail, bellow, squeal, holler, caterwaulDefinition to utter (words or sounds) in a high-pitched tone She shrieked and leapt from the bed. Synonyms scream, cry, yell, howl, wail, whoop, screech, squeal, hollerAdditional synonymsDefinition the act or sound of sobbing Her body was racked by violent sobs. Synonyms cry, whimper, howlDefinition to howl or wail Synonyms howl, cry, keen, weep, moan, mourn, sob, lament, wail, bawl, yowlDefinition to shed tears She began to weep, tears running down her face. Synonyms cry, shed tears, sob, whimper, complain, keen, greet (Scottish), moan, mourn, grieve, lament, whinge (informal), blubber, snivel, ululate, blub (slang), boohoo Definition to issue a long high-pitched moan He could hear a child whining in the background. Synonyms cry, sob, wail, whimper, sniffle, snivel, moanDefinition to shout, scream, or cheer in a loud or piercing way He was out there shouting and yelling. Synonyms scream, shout, cry out, howl, call out, wail, shriek, screech, squeal, bawl, holler (informal), yelp, call at the top of your voice Definition to utter a sharp or high-pitched cry of pain wrenching my ankle so hard that I yelped in pain Synonyms cry, shout, scream, yell, wail, screech, squeal |