WAILS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word wails. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word wails. (close relations)

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	bawls				verb, nounv, n
	verb • shout loudly and without restraint • make a raucous noise • cry loudly
	cries				verbv
	noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying
	howls				verbv
	noun • a long loud emotional utterance • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound verb • emit long loud cries • cry loudly, as of animals • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
	laments				verbv
	noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly
	moans				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
	mourns				verbv
	verb • feel sadness • observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one
	sobs				verb, nounv, n
	noun • convulsive gasp made while weeping • a dyspneic condition • insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous verb • weep convulsively
	weeps				verbv
	verb • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
	whimpers				verbv
	noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly
	yowls				verbv
	noun • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) verb • cry loudly, as of animals • utter shrieks, as of cats
	howl				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a long loud emotional utterance • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound verb • emit long loud cries • cry loudly, as of animals • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
	lament				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly
	lamentation				nounn
	noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
	mewl				verbv
	verb • cry weakly or softly
	plaint				nounn
	noun • (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed • a cry of sorrow and grief
	pule				verbv
	verb • cry weakly or softly
	roar				verbv
	noun • a deep prolonged loud noise • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) • the sound made by a lion verb • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • utter words loudly and forcefully • emit long loud cries • act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way • make a loud noise, as of animal • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily
	ululate				verbv
	verb • emit long loud cries
	whimper				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly
	yaup				verb, nounv, n
	verb • emit long loud cries

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