YOWLS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word yowls. (close relations)
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bays | nounn | |||||||
noun • an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf • the sound of a hound on the scent • small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors • a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital • a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose • a small recess opening off a larger room • a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color adjective satellite • (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color verb • utter in deep prolonged tones • bark with prolonged noises, of dogs | ||||||||
clamors | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud harsh or strident noise • loud and persistent outcry from many people verb • make loud demands • utter or proclaim insistently and noisily • compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring | ||||||||
cries | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
howls | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
moans | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
screams | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
screeches | 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 | ||||||||
shrieks | verbv | |||||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry verb • utter a shrill cry | ||||||||
ululates | verbv | |||||||
verb • emit long loud cries | ||||||||
wails | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
caterwaul | verbv | |||||||
noun • the yowling sound made by a cat in heat verb • utter shrieks, as of cats | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||