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wailing

/ˈweɪlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does wailing mean?

verb

Past tense of 'wail', to cry or scream loudly, often in grief or pain. To produce a loud, mournful sound.

Example

"The baby began wailing when she fell down and scraped her knee."

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