howled

NOUN

long, painful cry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

groan growl hoot moan outcry roar shriek wail whimper yelp

STRONG

bark bawl bay bellow blubber clamor keen lament quest scream shout ululate weep whine yell yip yowl

Example Sentences

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"It's been tearing me apart, I'm so sorry," he howled, as he revealed to the remaining faithfuls that he'd always been a traitor.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Customers howled at the delays and the random order in which the maps appeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

“Before the season began, they said, ‘The Dodgers are ruining baseball!’” manager Dave Roberts howled after L.A. steamrolled the low-payroll Brewers to clinch another NLCS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Austin Reaves howled and bumped chests with Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Gum Baby slapped her knee and howled with laughter.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia