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Vocabulary Entry
wail
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make a high-pitched sound expressing grief or pain.
Example Sentences
"She wails in sorrow at the funeral."
"The baby began to wail when it was hungry."
"He couldn't help but wail after hearing the bad news."
N
noun
A prolonged cry of pain or grief.
Example Sentences
"The wail of the sirens could be heard from a distance."
"Her wail echoed through the empty room."
"He let out a wail of despair after losing the game."