Wail

Synonyms of wail

• cry
• lament
• howl

Antonyms of wail

• celebrate
• laugh
• rejoice

Collocations of wail

wail loudly

Frequency: 70 %

The child wailed loudly when he lost his favorite toy.

wail mournfully

Frequency: 50 %

The widow wailed mournfully at her husband's funeral.

wail uncontrollably

Frequency: 45 %

She wailed uncontrollably when she received the bad news.

wail in anguish

Frequency: 40 %

The mother wailed in anguish upon hearing about her son's accident.

Idiomatic Expressions for wail

• Phrase: wail like a banshee
  Meaning: to cry or scream loudly and mournfully
  Usage: The child wailed like a banshee when he dropped his ice cream.