verb
rail
To complain bitterly or angrily.
He rails against the unfair rules.
Etymology
The older French verb meant to mock or scold. English retains the forceful verbal attack, especially bitter complaint directed against someone or something.
More examples
- She railed at the delays.
- They spent the evening railing against the decision.
- The speaker railed bitterly about corruption.
Forms
rail · rails · railed · railing
Similar words
- rant
- Complain in a loud, lengthy, or uncontrolled way.
- inveigh
- Attack verbally in a formal register.