Wail
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪl/
Wail (verb)
- to make a long, loud, sad sound because of pain or sadness.
- to complain in a loud, high-pitched voice.
Examples
- The baby began to wail in the middle of the night.
- He wailed when he lost his favorite toy.
Common collocations: wail in pain, wail loudly, wail about injustice, wail incessantly, a wail of grief
Wail (noun)
- a long, loud, sad sound made by someone crying.
Examples
- The wail of the siren echoed through the streets.
- A wail of despair filled the room.