howl

howl

noun

Definition of HOWL

1

a crying out in grief <the agonized howl of the grief-stricken parents rose toward heaven>

Synonyms groan, howl, keen, lamentation, moan, plaint, wail

Related Words cry, sob, tears; agonizing, grieving, mourning, sorrowing, suffering, weeping; hand-wringing, regret; complaint, cri de coeur, outcry, protest; anguish, dolor, grief, heartache, heartbreak, sorrow, woe

Near Antonyms cheering, laughing, smiling

Antonyms exultation, rejoicing

2

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion <heard howls of laughter from the children watching the clown's silly antics>

Synonyms cry, holler, hoot, howl, whoop, yell, yowl

Related Words ejaculation, interjection; scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp; bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar; caterwaul, plaint, wail

Near Antonyms mumble, murmur, mutter; gasp, whimper, whisper

3

a violent shouting <the crowd raised a howl when the notorious murderer appeared at the courthouse door>

Synonyms howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation

Related Words clangor, din, jangle, racket; cri de coeur, outburst, protest

Near Antonyms mumble, mumbling, murmur, murmuring, rumble, rumbling