wail
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There is 1 syllable in the word wail.Divide wail into syllables:
wail
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Definition of wail:
- wail (verb):
- emit long loud cries.
- to express sorrow audibly lament
- to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow
Synonyms for wail:
bawl
bemoan
bewail
call
cry
deplore
greet
grieve
holler
hollo
howl
keen
lament
roar
scream
shout
squall
ululate
waul
wawl
weep
whine
yaup
yawl
yell
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Antonyms for wail:
accept
admire
agree
applaud
appreciate
approve
be happy
be quiet
big up
commend
compliment
comply
crow
delight
dislike
extol
favor
favour
glide
gloat
go along
hate
ignore
laud
let go
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