Howl

Pronunciation: /ˈhaʊl/

Howl (verb)

  1. to make a long, loud cry like a wolf or dog
  2. to cry out loudly in pain, anger, or laughter
  3. to make a loud, wailing noise like the wind

Examples

  • The wolves howl at the moon.
  • Coyotes howl in the distance.

Common collocations: howl at the moon, howl in the night, howl in pain, howl with laughter, howl through the trees

Howl (noun)

  1. a long, loud cry made by an animal or person

Examples

  • A howl echoed across the valley.
  • The howl of the wolf was chilling.

Synonyms of Howl

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Howl

  • describing a quiet or soft sound