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Definition howl in British English

howl verb

verb
/haʊl/
1

if a dog or similar animal howls, it makes a long loud sound

Example

wolves howling in the forest

Synonyms and related words
baa bark bay bark bay beg
2

to cry very loudly in pain, anger, or sadness

Example

The children all started howling.

Synonyms and related words
cry burst out dissolve into cry cry out eina
3

if the wind howls, it blows with a long loud sound

Example

A bitter wind howled through the empty streets.

Synonyms and related words
blow blow a gale catch
4

to laugh very loudly

Example

By now the audience were howling with laughter.

Synonyms and related words
laugh giggle roar
5

to say something in a loud angry voice

Example

Ray jumped up and started howling obscenities at the referee.

Synonyms and related words
shout call out cry
Definition howl in British English