Synonyms:
howl, howling, ululation
Meaning: a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
howl, ululate, wail, roar, yawl, yaup
Meaning: emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
Usage examples
Now he began to howl as if being killed.
One of his companions gave a howl and fell to the ground.
The baby across the street uttered a howl of anguish at the sight.
He soon raised his head and gave a long howl, as much as to say he is here and I want help.
A terrific howl from the savages responded to these words--no doubt drowning the prisoner's reply.
The red-men had a camp to them-selves, where they would sing, and dance, and howl and yell for half the night.
They'll howl till some one gets them down, or drop tiles into the front garden to attract attention of passersby.
A screech of terror, a howl that reverberated through the amphitheatre, and nothing remained of either but a heap of macerated flesh.
Not a shriek, not a scream, Scarcely even a howl or a groan, As the man they called "Ho!" told his story of woe In an antediluvian tone.
The woman was commencing a low and plaintive howl at the sad and shameful spectacle, when the chief put forth his hand and gently pushed her aside.