wail

wail

verb

"Wail" is a verb that is used to express sadness, pain, dissatisfaction, or other intense emotions. Specifically, it means to cry out loudly, as if in pain or distress, or to mourn or grieve in a loud and mournful manner.

 

Example

  1. The mourners wailed and wept at the funeral of their beloved friend.
  2. The baby wailed loudly all night because of teething pain.
  3. When the news of the tragedy reached the town, people began to wail in grief.