SKIRL Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word skirl. (close relations)
Definition of SKIRL
Best Alternative Words for SKIRL
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cry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||||
holler | verbv | |||||||
noun • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) • a small valley between mountains verb • shout out • utter a sudden loud cry • complain | ||||||||
howl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long loud emotional utterance • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound verb • emit long loud cries • cry loudly, as of animals • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | ||||||||
scream | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry • a joke that seems extremely funny verb • utter a sudden loud cry • utter or declare in a very loud voice • make a loud, piercing sound | ||||||||
screech | verbv | |||||||
noun • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry • sharp piercing cry verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||||
shout | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition verb • utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) • utter a sudden loud cry • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • use foul or abusive language towards | ||||||||
shriek | verbv | |||||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry verb • utter a shrill cry | ||||||||
wail | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
whistle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture • the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle • a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it • acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound • an inexpensive fipple flute verb • make whistling sounds • move with, or as with, a whistling sound • utter or express by whistling • move, send, or bring as if by whistling • make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound • give a signal by whistling | ||||||||
yelp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog) verb • bark in a high-pitched tone | ||||||||
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 |