verb
waul
Waul (verb) means to make a long, sad crying sound.
verb
1
To make a long, sad crying sound.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English wraulen, wrawlen (“cry like a cat; roar”). Compare Danish vræle, vråle and Swedish vråla (“to bellow; roar; howl; yell”). See also wrawl.
Synonyms
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squall
wawl
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Rhymes for waul
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What is the meaning of waul?
"waul" (verb) means to make a long, sad crying sound.
What is another word for waul?
Other words for "waul" include squall, wawl.
