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hail

[heyl] / heɪl /
NOUN
torrent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrage bombardment hailstorm rain salvo shower storm volley
STRONG
broadside cannonade pelting
VERB
call to, yell for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address greet salute signal welcome
STRONG
accost flag hello holler shoulder shout yawp
WEAK
flag down sing out speak to wave down whistle down whistle for yoo-hoo
Antonyms
WEAK
disdain dishonor disparage dribble drip slight whisper
VERB
honor, salute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaim acknowledge applaud cheer commend greet praise recognize recommend welcome
STRONG
compliment exalt glorify
WEAK
hear it for kudize root for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
censure denounce disapprove discourage dissuade refuse
STRONG
castigate condemn criticize debase humiliate
WEAK
disdain dishonor disparage dribble drip slight whisper
VERB
come from; originate
Synonyms
STRONG
begin
WEAK
be a native of be born in claim as birthplace
Antonyms
WEAK
disdain dishonor disparage dribble drip slight whisper
VERB
rain down on
Synonyms
STRONG
barrage batter bombard pelt shower storm volley
WEAK
beat down upon
Antonyms
WEAK
disdain dishonor disparage dribble drip slight whisper

Example Sentences

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The weather is expected to be bad on Thursday in most areas of the country "with long-lasting and intense rains and storms and possibly with local hail", according to the national meteorological service.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Run for Something is not affiliated with No Kings, but some of the organization’s endorsed candidates this year hail from the movement.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Led by Nvidia, seven of world’s 25 most valuable firms hail from the semiconductor industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Uber riders hail cars that are driven by humans.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

This time he didn’t hail Salvador, but only raised his hand in greeting.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.