WailWordNet Explorer

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noun

a cry of sorrow and grief

Words in this synset: lament, lamentation, plaint

noun

(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

verb

cry weakly or softly

Words in this synset: whimper, mewl, pule

verb

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

verb

emit long loud cries

Words in this synset: howl, ululate, roar, yawl, yaup

verb

utter a sudden loud cry

verb

make high-pitched, whiney noises