Definition: (verb) Emit long loud cries. Synonyms: howl, wail, yaup, yawl, roar. Usage: The mourners began to ululate loudly, shattering the meditative silence of the cemetery with their cries of grief. Discuss
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lamentation Definition: (noun) A cry of sorrow and grief. Synonyms: wail, plaint. Usage: It was pitiful to see him press his throat with his fat hand to keep from bursting into sobs and lamentations. Discuss
overplay Definition: (verb) Exaggerate one's acting. Synonyms: ham. Usage: The audience groaned as the actor overplayed his grief, beating his chest and wailing to the heavens. Discuss
flagellate Definition: (verb) To whip or flog. Synonyms: scourge. Usage: The prisoner was flagellated for his recent escape attempt. Discuss
billow Definition: (verb) Rise up as if in waves. Synonyms: wallow. Usage: Smoke from the burning building billowed up into the sky, obscuring the sun. Discuss
