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wailed

The correct spelling is wailed.

How to pronounce wailed

verb

Say it like: Way-led

The correct spelling is wailed. To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish. For example: "The wind wailed and the rain streamed down."

Usage Examples

The wind wailed and the rain streamed down.

to wail one's death

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
  2. 2.To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
  3. 3.To make a noise like mourning or crying.
  4. 4.To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
  5. 5.To perform with great liveliness and force.

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