wails

[US]/weɪlz/
[UK]/weɪlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the sounds of crying or lamentation
v.to cry out loudly in grief or pain

Phrases & Collocations

baby wails

night wails

loud wails

ghostly wails

painful wails

anguished wails

desperate wails

echoing wails

faint wails

distant wails

Example Sentences

the baby wails when it is hungry.

she wails in sorrow after hearing the news.

the wind wails through the trees at night.

he wails for his lost love.

the child wails in frustration when denied candy.

the siren wails, warning everyone of danger.

she wails with joy at the surprise party.

the dog wails when it is left alone.

he wails like a banshee during the horror movie.

the crowd wails in disappointment after the loss.

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