howls

howls · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Makes a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog.

  2. 2.

    Makes a wailing sound, as from pain or grief.

  3. 3.

    (of wind) Blows with a prolonged, mournful sound.

Related words

Antonyms: murmurs, whispers
See also: barks, cries, wails
Synonyms: cries, screams, wails

Etymology

From Middle English houlen, of imitative origin.