wailed
/weɪld/
VERB
1. Cried out in sorrow or anguish
Produced a prolonged, loud, or high-pitched cry expressing intense grief, pain, distress, or emotional suffering.
1.1. Crying loudly from grief or pain
Made a long, loud cry because of intense sadness, emotional anguish, or physical suffering.
Synonyms
Examples
- The grieving widow wailed as she clutched the folded flag at her husband's funeral.
- Overcome with anguish, the bereaved mother wailed at her child's graveside.
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1.2. Expressing grief or mourning
Expressed deep sorrow, regret, or emotional suffering through persistent crying or mournful lamentation.
Synonyms
- lamented
- bemoaned
- bewailed
- mourned
- grieved
- deplored
- sorrowed
Antonyms
- rejoiced
- celebrated
- cheered
Examples
- The villagers wailed over the destruction of their homes.
- She wailed the loss of the life she had once known.
Related Words
- mourned
- wept
- repined
- anguished
1.3. Complaining bitterly or persistently
Expressed dissatisfaction, frustration, or resentment through repeated complaints, often in an emotional or exaggerated manner.
Synonyms
- complained
- griped
- groused
- grumbled
- bellyached
- whined
- bemoaned
- protested
Examples
- The customers wailed about the unexpected increase in prices.
- He wailed that nobody had listened to his concerns.
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1.4. Producing a mournful or howling sound
Made a prolonged, high-pitched, or eerie sound resembling a human cry of grief, especially when produced by wind, animals, or sirens.
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Examples
- In the eerie silence of the haunted mansion, a ghostly figure suddenly wailed.
- The sirens wailed in the distance, announcing the arrival of the ambulance.
- As the storm raged, the wind wailed through the trees.
Related Words
- growled
- squealed
- yelped
- squalled