wail
noun
a cry of sorrow and grief
“their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward”
verb
emit long loud cries
“wail in self-pity”
“howl with sorrow”
cry weakly or softly
“she wailed with pain”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Wail meaning
What does “wail” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“wail” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a cry of sorrow and grief.