wail

verb
UK /weɪl/
US /weɪl/

To cry loudly because you are sad or hurt.

The baby began to wail when she dropped her toy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A long, loud crying sound.

We heard the wail of a siren in the distance.

3. To make a long, high sound like a siren or the wind.

The wind wailed through the trees all night.

4. To complain loudly and sadly about something.

He wailed about how unfair the game was.