YOWL Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word yowl. (close relations)
Definition of YOWL
Best Alternative Words for 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 | ||||||||