wailed

verb

Definition of wailednext
past tense of wail
1
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the state's residents are always wailing about their high taxes

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2
as in howled
to make a long loud mournful sound the women stood beside the coffins, wailing for their fallen sons and daughters

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3
as in moaned
to utter a moan the patient lay in her bed, occasionally softly wailing in pain

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