Definition of Howl
1. Noun. A long loud emotional utterance. "Their howling had no effect"
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Derivative terms: Ululate
2. Verb. Emit long loud cries. "The meadows howl with animals "; "Howl with sorrow"
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Specialized synonyms: Squall, Waul, Wawl
Derivative terms: Howling, Roar, Roaring, Ululation, Wail, Wailer, Wailing
3. Noun. The long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf.
4. Verb. Cry loudly, as of animals. "The meadows howl with animals "; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Howler, Yowl
5. Noun. A loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound. "The howl of the wind made him restless"
6. Verb. Make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles. "The streets howl with cars "; "The water roared down the chute"
Specialized synonyms: Vroom, Bawl, Yawp, Thunder
Generic synonyms: Make Noise, Noise, Resound
Derivative terms: Roar, Roaring
7. Verb. Laugh unrestrainedly and heartily.
Generic synonyms: Express Joy, Express Mirth, Laugh
Derivative terms: Howler, Howling, Roar
Definition of Howl
1. v. i. To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
2. v. t. To utter with outcry.
3. n. The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound.
Definition of Howl
1. to cry like a dog [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Howl
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1. To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do. "And dogs in corners set them down to howl." (Drayton) "Methought a legion of foul fiends Environ'd me about, and howled in my ears." (Shak)
2. To utter a sound expressive of distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail. "Howl ye, for the day of the Lord is at hand." (Is. Xiii. 6)
3. To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast. "Wild howled the wind." (Sir W. Scott) Howling monkey.
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