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View usage for: (jaʊl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense yowls, present participle yowling, past tense, past participle yowledverbIf a person or an animal yowls, they make a long loud cry, especially because they are sad or in pain. The dog began to yowl. [VERB] Yowl is also a noun. Patsy could hardly be heard above the baby's yowls. yowling uncountable noun I couldn't stand that yowling. More Synonyms of yowl (jaʊl) verb1. to express with or produce a loud mournful wail or cry; howl noun2. a loud mournful cry; wail or howl Derived forms yowler (ˈyowler) noun Word origin C13: from Old Norse gaula; related to German jaulen; see yawl2 (jaʊl) verb intransitive1. to utter a long, mournful cry; howl Word origin ME goulen, youlen < ON gaula, to howl Examples of 'yowl' in a sentenceyowl The young cat did let out a yowl or two, but Rufus remained silent, sitting solidly on his bottom.There was a sudden silence of its pattering feet, a hiss and a hideous yowl.A familiar yowl sounded at Midge's feet and Ackroyd hurled himself against her ankles.Instantly, he sprang back, picked up Nick, dodged around the Hand, and sprinted off with a triumphant yowl. Definition to produce a loud mournful wail or cry Synonyms squall ululate caterwaul give tongue Additional synonymsDefinition to cry noisily One of the toddlers was bawling, and another had a runny nose. Synonyms cry, weep, sob, wail, whine, whimper, whinge (informal), keen, greet (Scottish, archaic), squall, blubber, snivel, shed tears, yowl, mewl, howl your eyes out Definition to howl in deep prolonged tones A dog suddenly howled, baying at the moon. Synonyms howl, cry, roar, bark, lament, cry out, wail, growl, bellow, quest, bell, clamour, yelpDefinition to make a yowling noise like a cat Synonyms yowl, scream, howl, wail, shriek, screech, bawl, squall - yourself
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Additional synonymsDefinition to utter loudly or shout `You're under arrest!' he cried. Synonyms shout, call, bell, scream, roar, hail, yell, howl, call out, exclaim, shriek, bellow, whoop, screech, bawl, holler (informal), ejaculate (archaic), sing out, halloo, vociferate (archaic) Definition to utter a shrill cry She was screeching at them. Synonyms shriek, scream, yell, howl, call out, wail, bellow, squeal, holler, caterwaulDefinition to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow Onlookers began to wail at the horrific sight. Synonyms cry, weep, grieve, lament, keen, greet (Scottish, archaic), howl, whine, deplore, bemoan, bawl, bewail, yowl, ululateDefinition to shout, scream, or cheer in a loud or piercing way He was out there shouting and yelling. Synonyms scream, shout, cry out, howl, call out, wail, shriek, screech, squeal, bawl, holler (informal), yelp, call at the top of your voice |