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YOWL Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word yowl. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word yowl. (close relations)
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Definition of YOWL
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caterwaul
verbv
noun

• the yowling sound made by a cat in heat

verb

• utter shrieks, as of cats

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

bawl
verbv
verb

• shout loudly and without restraint

• make a raucous noise

• cry loudly

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

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

shriek
verbv
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

verb

• utter a shrill cry

squall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

verb

• make high-pitched, whiney noises

• utter a sudden loud cry

• blow in a squall

wail
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry weakly or softly

yelp
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

verb

• bark in a high-pitched tone

bellow
verbv
noun

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

• United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)

verb

• shout loudly and without restraint

• make a loud noise, as of animal

bellowing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

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

holla
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

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

hollering
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

hollo
verbv
noun

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

verb

• encourage somebody by crying hollo

• cry hollo

• utter a sudden loud cry

holloa
verbv
noun

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

roar
verbv
noun

• a deep prolonged loud noise

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

• the sound made by a lion

verb

• make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

• utter words loudly and forcefully

• emit long loud cries

• act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way

• make a loud noise, as of animal

• laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

roaring
adjectiveadj
noun

• a deep prolonged loud noise

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

adverb

• extremely

adjective satellite

• very lively and profitable

wrawl
verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

Best Hypernyms For YOWL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for yowl, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
call cry emit outcry pipe shout shriek shrill utter vociferation yell
Phrases (3)
let looselet outpipe up

Alternatives for CATERWAUL

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