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Meaning of howl
to produce a long, loud, mournful cry
Etymology of howl
The word "howl" has its roots in Old English "hūlan", which is also related to the Old Norse "húla" and the Proto-Germanic "hūliz", all of which carry the sense of crying out or making a loud, mournful sound
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the cries of animals, particularly wolves, as well as the sounds of wind, water, and other natural phenomena
Synonyms
scream
yell
shriek
wail
moan
cry
bellow
roar
bay
yelp
ululate
holler
whoop
shout
bawl
yowl
keen
lament
mourn
whimper
whine
mewl
caterwaul
screech
squeal
pipe
chirp
cheep
warble
trill
tweet
squawk
caw
hoot
growl
grunt
snarl
snap
bark
yap
howl
hoot
coo
chirr
peep
peal
clang
clank
clangor
din
racket
hubbub
commotion
uproar
clamor
noise
racket
fracas
rumpus
Definitions
- to produce a long, loud, mournful cry, typically as an expression of pain, sadness, or frustration
- * to make a loud, prolonged sound, typically to express strong emotion or to attract attention
- * to move or progress with a loud, rushing sound, typically of wind or water
Usage Examples
- The wolf began to howl at the full moon, its haunting cry echoing through the forest
- * The crowd started to howl in protest when the referee made the controversial call
- * The wind howled through the empty streets, making it difficult to hear anything else