Synonyms for wail Found 11 synonyms across 3 meanings for “wail”. a cry of sorrow and grief (noun) lamentlamentationplaint emit long loud cries (verb) howlululateroaryawlyaup cry weakly or softly (verb) whimpermewlpule Explore Related Words Rhymes with wailSynonyms for lamentSynonyms for lamentationSynonyms for plaintSynonyms for howlSynonyms for ululate Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor