wailing
Meaning
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A loud drawn out scream or howl.
Synonyms
crying aloud
loud cry
deep anguish
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
Etymology
From wail + -ing.
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wail
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- To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
- To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
- To make a noise like mourning or crying.
- To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
- (slang) To perform with great liveliness and force.
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