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HOWL

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Howl.

How to pronounce howl:

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Howl - as a noun

A long loud emotional utterance

Example: "He gave a howl of pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
howling14ululation9

The long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

A loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

Example: "The howl of the wind made him restless"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
noise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Howl - as a verb

Emit long loud cries

Example: "Wail in self-pity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roar4ululate7wail7yaup9yawl10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call6cry8holler9hollo8scream10shout8squall15yell7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cry loudly, as of animals

Example: "The coyotes were howling in the desert"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrawl11yammer13yowl10

Make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

Example: "The wind was howling in the trees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roar4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
make noisenoise5resound8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roar4

Example Sentences

"The howl of the wind echoed through the empty streets."
"The wolf emitted a chilling howl in the moonlit forest."
"The mournful howl of a dog could be heard in the distance."
"The howl of the sirens warned everyone of the impending danger."
"The howl of excitement from the crowd filled the stadium."
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Word Game Points

Is HOWL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, howl is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOWL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is HOWL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, howl is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOWL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HOWL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, howl is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOWL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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