wailed

VERB

cry loudly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fuss grieve howl moan mourn sob weep whimper

STRONG

bawl bay bemoan bewail complain deplore jowl keen kick lament repine squall ululate whine

WEAK

carry on cry the blues

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy

STRONG

approve compliment gloat praise

Example Sentences

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"Oh, my martyred child," he wailed, "oh my darling."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

They wailed and sang as they beat their chests with their hands, a common mourning ritual in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Sunday was the test that all championship teams must pass, and the Rams did so with frozen hands and puffy faces and a will that wailed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

As we spoke an air raid siren wailed overhead – the sound so familiar that Margaryta did not respond.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

Before Bandit could apologize, Awaiting Marriage screwed up her skinny face and wailed.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord