What is another word for wails?
Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Wails are loud, mournful cries that indicate extreme grief, pain or distress. There are many synonyms for the word "wails", including "howls", "moans", "sobs", "yowls", "lamentations", "whimpers", "bawls", "cries", "keens" and "whines". All of these words can be used to describe different nuances of the sound of wailing. For example, "howls" can suggest a mournful, wolf-like sound, while "lamentations" carries a connotation of a prolonged, sorrowful lament. "Bawls" and "cries" are often associated with infants or children, while "whimpers" and "whines" carry a sense of fear or anxiety. Overall, wails and their synonyms represent the raw, uncontrolled expression of deep emotion that transcends language.
