howl

howl · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make a long, loud, doleful cry, as a dog or wolf.

  2. 2.

    To cry out loudly in pain, grief, or rage.

  3. 3.

    (of the wind) To make a prolonged wailing sound.

  4. 4.

    (noun) A prolonged, mournful cry.

Related words

Antonyms: murmur, whisper
See also: bark, cry, wail
Synonyms: bay, cry, wail

Etymology

From Middle English houlen, probably of imitative origin.