Wail (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Mewl
• Whimper
• Pule

Hypernyms

• Weep

Related Words

• Wail (noun)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Howl
• Yaup
• Roar
• Yawl
• Ululate

Hypernyms

• Hollo
• Call
• Yell
• Scream
• Shout
• Holler
• Squall
• Shout Out

Hyponyms

• Squall
• Waul

Related Words

• Wailer (noun)
• Wailing (noun)
• Wail (noun)