Grieving
Wail
Wail noun - A crying out in grief.
Usage example: a prolonged wail arose from every corner of the city as the victims of the earthquake were unearthed from the rubble
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- A solitary, usually wordless wail (possibly to simulate wind or grieving), usually done by either a woman or, for extra poignancy points, a child (usually a boy soprano).
Source: One-Woman Wail
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