a cry of sorrow and grief; their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward

[ Syn: lament , lamentation , plaint ]

emit long loud cries; wail in self-pity; howl with sorrow

[ Syn: howl , ululate , roar , yawl , yaup ]

cry weakly or softly; she wailed with pain

[ Syn: whimper , mewl , pule ]