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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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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

Disney’s official translation of the opening phrase “Nants’ingonyama bagithi Baba” is “All hail the king, we all bow in the presence of the king.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The showers will be wintry in nature with hail and thunder for some.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Uber riders hail cars that are driven by humans.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“If we don’t, there’ll be hail to pay,” she said, trying to be funny again.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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