howl

The long, loud cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.

• We heard a wolf’s howl.
• The dog’s lonely howls kept us awake.
• A distant howl broke the silence of the forest.

Common phrases: wolf howl, distant howl

A long, loud sound, such as wind blowing or people crying out.

• A howl of pain came from upstairs.
• We heard the howl of the wind all night.
• The decision drew howls of protest from the crowd.

Similar words: wail, cry

Common phrases: howl of wind, howl of protest, howl of pain

To make a long, loud crying sound.

• The dog began to howl.
• Wind howled around the house.
• We heard wolves howling beyond the trees.

Similar words: wail

Common phrases: howl all night, howl at night, howl at the moon

To cry out loudly because you are hurt or very upset.

• The child howled with pain.
• She howled in grief when she heard the news.
• He fell and began howling for help.

How to use it: howl with something (He howled with pain when he moved his arm.)

Similar words: wail, cry out

Common phrases: howl with pain, howl in distress