howl

Formshowls, howling, howled

Pluralhowls

1. 1
   verbintransitive

   To utter a long, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

   The huskies howl in chorus whenever a siren passes the kennel.

   A lone wolf howled across the frozen valley at dusk.

   Similarbay, wail, yowl, cry

2. 2
   nouncountable

   The long, mournful cry of a dog, wolf, or other canid, and of other animals as well.

   The mournful howl of a distant wolf carried across the valley.

   Hikers reported strange howls echoing through the canyon after dark.

   Similarcry, wail, bay, yowl

3. 3
   verbintransitive

   To cry out loudly and mournfully from pain or distress; to wail or lament.

   Mourners howled with grief at the graveside.

   She wanted to howl in frustration but kept silent.

   Similarwail, cry, scream, sob, shriek

4. 4
   nouncountable

   A long, drawn-out cry that expresses distress or anguish.

   A howl of anguish rose from the crowd as the verdict was read.

   His sobs turned into ragged howls of despair.

   Similarwail, cry, scream, shriek, moan

5. 5
   nouncountable

   A sound resembling an animal's mournful cry, such as wind or machinery.

   The howl of the storm drowned out every other sound.

   Feedback produced an electronic howl from the speakers.

   Similarroar, wail, shriek, whine, scream

6. 6
   verbintransitive

   To make a sound like the cry of a wild animal, as a strong wind may do.

   Storms can howl across these plains for days at a time.

   The gale howled around the lighthouse all night.

   Similarroar, wail, shriek, rage, scream

7. 7
   verbtransitive

   To express or say something loudly and with an outcry.

   The fans howled their disapproval when the goal was disallowed.

   Critics howl objections every time the policy is mentioned.

   Similarroar, bellow, shout, yell, scream

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