Dictionary Check: wail

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"wail" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

a cry of sorrow and grief

Example: "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"
Synonyms:
lament lamentation plaint
verb

emit long loud cries

Example: "wail in self-pity"
Synonyms:
howl ululate roar yawl yaup
verb

cry weakly or softly

Example: "she wailed with pain"
Synonyms:
whimper mewl pule

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Anagrams of "wail"

wali
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