English Synonym Finder

howl

Definitions

A long, loud, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf.

A loud cry of pain, fear, anger, or amusement.

To make a loud, wailing sound, typically due to wind or a machine.

Examples

The lone wolf began to howl at the bright full moon.

The wind started to howl through the cracks in the old wooden window.

I could hear the distant howl of a coyote echoing across the valley.

Synonyms

bawl wail bellow roar yell shriek ululate

Antonyms

whisper murmur mutter silence quiet hush mumble