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CATERWAULING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word caterwauling. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word caterwauling. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CATERWAULING

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bellowing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

caterwaul
verbv
noun

• the yowling sound made by a cat in heat

verb

• utter shrieks, as of cats

clamoring
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud and persistent outcry from many people

crying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

adjective satellite

• demanding attention

• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

howling
adjectiveadj
noun

• a long loud emotional utterance

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

screaming
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

adjective satellite

• so extremely intense as to evoke screams

• resembling a scream in effect

• marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

screeching
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

• sharp piercing cry

shrieking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

wailing
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud cries made while weeping

adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

yelping
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

groaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

moaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

squawking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the noise of squawking

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

• complain

yammering
verbv
verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

• complain whiningly

yowling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

• utter shrieks, as of cats

yowl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

• utter shrieks, as of cats

Best Hypernyms For CATERWAULING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for caterwauling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
cry call communication expression language noise pipe shriek shrill sound speech tone vocalizing voice yell
Phrases (1)
pipe up

Alternatives for BELLOWING

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