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Wail (Verb)

Emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The bereaved family members began to wail uncontrollably as they said their final goodbyes at the funeral.
The baby's earsplitting cries made it clear that he was dirty and needed a change, causing him to wail even louder.
As the news of her favorite singer's passing spread, thousands of devastated fans started to wail on social media.
Her mother's death sent her into a state of despair, causing her to wail in anguish and grief.
The siren's loud, mournful sound was designed to make ships wail a warning of impending danger on the rocky coastline.

Cry weakly or softly; "she wailed with pain".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The woman wailed with sorrow as she mourned the loss of her loved one.
He wailed in agony as the nurse gave him his shot.
As the verdict was announced, the convicted man wailed with remorse in the courtroom.
She wailed with concern when she saw her child trip and fall.
The child wailed weakly as the fever took its toll on her body.