1. To exclaim; to vociferate; to scream; to clamor.
2. To complain loudly; to lament.

To indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure; SYN. moan, sough.

(Homonym: mown).
1. To make a low prolonged sound of grief or pain, whether articulate or not; to groan softly and continuously.
2. To emit a sound like moan; -- said of things inanimate.

ETYM Cf. Icel. val choice, velja to choose, akin to Goth. waljan, German wählen.
(Homonym: wale, whale).
To cry weakly or softly; SYN. whimper, mewl, pule.