Meaning & Definition of Wail in English
English⟶
Wail
/wel/
noun
1. A cry of sorrow and grief
- "Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"
synonym:
- lament,
- lamentation,
- plaint,
- wail
verb
1. Emit long loud cries
- "Wail in self-pity"
- "Howl with sorrow"
synonym:
- howl,
- ululate,
- wail,
- roar,
- yawl,
- yaup
2. Cry weakly or softly
- "She wailed with pain"
synonym:
- wail,
- whimper,
- mewl,
- pule
Examples of using
I don't want to listen to your wail anymore.