wail - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for wail ?

Here are the synonyms for wail , a list of similar words for wail from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a cry of sorrow and grief

Synonyms

• lament
• lamentation
• plaint
• wail

More generic

• complaint

Verb

cry weakly or softly

Synonyms

• mewl
• pule
• wail
• whimper

More generic

• cry
• weep

Verb

emit long loud cries

Synonyms

• howl
• roar
• ululate
• wail
• yaup
• yawl

More generic

• call
• cry
• holler
• hollo
• scream
• shout
• shout out
• squall
• yell

More specific

• squall
• waul
• wawl

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More