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wail

One entry found.

Entry Word:
wail
Function:
verb
Text: 1 to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely<the stateʼs residents are always wailing about their high taxes>— see complain 2 to make a long loud mournful sound<the women stood beside the coffins, wailing for their fallen sons and daughters>— see howl 1 3 to utter a moan<the patient lay in her bed, occasionally softly wailing in pain>— see moan 1
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