wail

• Substantivo que designa um grito longo, agudo e alto de dor, sofrimento ou luto; também pode indicar um som prolongado e lamentoso semelhante a esse grito.

A noun referring to a long, loud, high-pitched cry of sorrow, grief, or pain.

1. Cry of sorrow and griefB2formal

   A long, loud, high-pitched cry expressing extreme sadness or pain.

   Lamento

   • The widow let out a heart-wrenching wail at the funeral.
   • A wail of despair echoed through the empty house.
   • The child's wail could be heard from across the playground.

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   Antônimoschucklejoylaughrejoicing

2. Loud, mournful soundB2formal

   A sound resembling a human cry of grief, often made by wind or an instrument.

   Uivo

   • The wail of the wind kept me awake all night.
   • The siren let out a long, piercing wail.
   • The bagpipes produced a haunting wail.

   Sinônimoscryhowllamentmoanululation

• Verbo usado para expressar um grito alto, prolongado e triste, frequentemente como manifestação de dor, luto ou sofrimento; também pode designar um som agudo e lastimoso, como o de uma sirene ou do vento.

A verb used to express a loud, prolonged, and mournful cry, often as an expression of grief or pain.

1. Emit long loud criesB1formal

   To make a long, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.

   Lamentar alto

   • The mourners wailed at the funeral.
   • She wailed in agony after stubbing her toe.
   • The wind wailed through the trees all night.

   Sinônimosbawlcryhowllamentmoanscreamshriekyowl

2. Cry weakly or softlyB2informal

   To cry or complain in a weak, plaintive, or whining manner.

   Choramingar

   • The child wailed softly for his mother.
   • He wailed about the unfairness of the game.
   • She wailed a little when she lost her toy.

   Sinônimosgrizzlemoansnivelwhimperwhine