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hail Synonyms

Another word for hail

Choosing another word for hail depends on context, so the 43 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To praise or enthusiastically approve of someone or something, often publicly.

Usage Example

"The critics hailed the independent film as a cinematic masterpiece."

Strongest
acclaim
applaud
praise
Strong
commend
laud
extol
celebrate
salute
cheer
welcome

• noun (Context 2)

Pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in temperature was followed by heavy hailstones that severely damaged the apple orchards."

Strongest
hailstones
Strong
sleet
Weak
graupel

• verb (Context 3)

To call out to someone in order to attract their attention, particularly to summon a vehicle.

Usage Example

"She stepped to the edge of the curb and raised her hand to flag down a taxi."

Strongest
flag down
wave down
summon
Strong
beckon
signal
call
call out to

• noun (Context 4)

A large number of objects, questions, or criticisms directed forcefully at someone or something.

Usage Example

"The politician faced a barrage of difficult questions during the impromptu press conference."

Strongest
barrage
volley
shower
salvo
Strong
fusillade
torrent
deluge
storm
avalanche
onslaught

• verb (Context 5)

To precipitate or fall as pellets of ice during a storm.

Usage Example

"It began to pelt so intensely that drivers had to safely pull their cars off the road."

Strong
pelt
sleet
Weak
pelting
sleeting

• interjection (Context 6)

Used to express greeting, tribute, or respectful acclaim.

Usage Example

"salutations to the champions who have returned victorious!"

Strong
salutations
greetings
bravo
hurrah
huzzah

• noun (Context 7)

A call or greeting used to attract attention.

Usage Example

"She answered his friendly greeting from across the crowded street."

Strongest
greeting
salutation
Strong
shout
call
hello
welcome
holler

Opposites of hail

The opposite of hail shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

condemn
denounce
criticize
trickle
disparage
pan
farewell
goodbye
See all opposites of hail

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hail. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hail
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