wail

(noun) a cry of sorrow and grief. Synonyms: lament, lamentation, plaint. Example: "Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward."

(verb) emit long loud cries. Synonyms: howl, ululate, roar, yawl, yaup. Examples: "Wail in self-pity." "Howl with sorrow."

(verb) cry weakly or softly. Synonyms: whimper, mewl, pule. Example: "She wailed with pain."