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Wail

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Intense Emotion

Use 'wail' for expressing strong emotions, usually in negative situations.

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He wailed in frustration after failing the exam.
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Loudness

'Wail' implies a loud and uncontrollable crying, more intense than a whimper.

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The baby wailed until her parents comforted her.
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Public Display

Wailing often happens in public or shared grief as a collective expression of sorrow.

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The community wailed together at the memorial service.
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