Howl
verb
To make a loud, wailing noise, like a dog or a wolf.
The wolf howled at the moon.
Often appears as...
- howl at the moon
- howl in pain
verb
To cry loudly and sadly.
She howled in grief over the loss of her friend.
Often appears as...
- howl with grief
- howl with laughter
verb
To express strong disapproval or protest.
The crowd howled in protest as the referee made a wrong call.
Often appears as...
- howl in protest
- howl with rage
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Disapproving
noun
A loud, wailing cry, as from a dog or wolf.
The howl of the wolf filled the night air.
Often appears as...
- howl of pain
- howl of laughter
verb
To make a loud, wailing noise, like a dog or a wolf.
The wolf howled at the moon.
Often appears as...
- howl at the moon
- howl in pain
verb
To cry loudly and sadly.
She howled in grief over the loss of her friend.
Often appears as...
- howl with grief
- howl with laughter
verb
To express strong disapproval or protest.
The crowd howled in protest as the referee made a wrong call.
Often appears as...
- howl in protest
- howl with rage
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A loud, wailing cry, as from a dog or wolf.
The howl of the wolf filled the night air.
Often appears as...
- howl of pain
- howl of laughter
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Pro Tip 1/2Animal Sound
Used to describe the loud cries made by wolves or dogs, often during night time.
During camping, we heard the distant howls of wolves.
Pro Tip 2/2Mimic Nature
In stories, 'howl' is anthropomorphized, giving it a mystical or eerie aspect.
In the novel, the wind howled like a restless spirit.
Pro Tip 1/2Animal Sound
Used to describe the loud cries made by wolves or dogs, often during night time.
During camping, we heard the distant howls of wolves.
Pro Tip 2/2Mimic Nature
In stories, 'howl' is anthropomorphized, giving it a mystical or eerie aspect.
In the novel, the wind howled like a restless spirit.
Pro Tip 1/2Animal Sound
Used to describe the loud cries made by wolves or dogs, often during night time.
During camping, we heard the distant howls of wolves.
Pro Tip 2/2Mimic Nature
In stories, 'howl' is anthropomorphized, giving it a mystical or eerie aspect.
In the novel, the wind howled like a restless spirit.
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Drew Dudley: Everyday...
She said, "Everybody lost it. Twenty feet in every direction, everyone started to howl. I know this is cheesy, and I don't know why I'm telling you this, but in that moment when everyone was laughing, I knew I shouldn't quit. I knew I was where I was supposed to be; I knew I was home. And I haven't spoken to you once in the four years since that day.
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Watch the Total Solar...
that we did we heard some crazy bird activity while we were here and we had we had of course was it yeah we did have some crazy people howling at the moon but also wasn't I think Andrew spoke a little bit about I asked him what was the most interesting thing he had written about and he said the top ten
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Everyday leadership -...
away from home and already she's taking candy from a stranger and she said everybody lost it 20 feet in every direction everyone started to howl and I know this is cheesy and I don't know why I'm telling you this but in that moment when everyone was laughing I knew that I shouldn't quit I
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The Tiny Scorpion Slayer...
it's a lot but when we filmed it we filmed it and we pitch shifted the sounds down because we're working in we're trying to give this the sense what it's like to live in their world so we pitched shifted it down so you hear it as they would hit when this howl
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Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
that makes it a superhero it's a very territorial animal it's a very aggressive animal actually and rather like a wolf it protects or it defends its territory by howling at the moon so the little creature walks up onto a rock throws its head back
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Wolf Hunting PIPE...
wolves howl to warn neighboring packs to keep their distance but they also do so to reunite their own pack if it's got scattered after a long hunt and as they assemble again they visibly delight in one another's company
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Billy Collins: Two poems...
While you slept, I watched you breathe as the moon rose in the sky. It took all of my strength not to raise my head and howl. Now, I am free of the collar, free of the yellow raincoat, monogrammed sweater,
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
the yearlings in a howl the bonds we formed through these wolves as pups would last throughout their lives Wolf's camp was a forever evolving project and our resources were decidedly limited he
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Why Do We Find Deadly...
howl and is something that makes us want to take care of them also a Cheetahs rounded ears and soft furry appearance are characteristics that initiate the caregiving response in humans
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Everything you hear on...
or a friendship. Scientists believe that dissonant sounds, for example, brass or wind instruments played very loud, may remind us of animal howls in nature
Video examples
Drew Dudley: Everyday...
She said, "Everybody lost it. Twenty feet in every direction, everyone started to howl. I know this is cheesy, and I don't know why I'm telling you this, but in that moment when everyone was laughing, I knew I shouldn't quit. I knew I was where I was supposed to be; I knew I was home. And I haven't spoken to you once in the four years since that day.
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
that we did we heard some crazy bird activity while we were here and we had we had of course was it yeah we did have some crazy people howling at the moon but also wasn't I think Andrew spoke a little bit about I asked him what was the most interesting thing he had written about and he said the top ten
Video examples
Everyday leadership -...
away from home and already she's taking candy from a stranger and she said everybody lost it 20 feet in every direction everyone started to howl and I know this is cheesy and I don't know why I'm telling you this but in that moment when everyone was laughing I knew that I shouldn't quit I
Video examples
The Tiny Scorpion Slayer...
it's a lot but when we filmed it we filmed it and we pitch shifted the sounds down because we're working in we're trying to give this the sense what it's like to live in their world so we pitched shifted it down so you hear it as they would hit when this howl
Video examples
Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
that makes it a superhero it's a very territorial animal it's a very aggressive animal actually and rather like a wolf it protects or it defends its territory by howling at the moon so the little creature walks up onto a rock throws its head back
Video examples
Wolf Hunting PIPE...
wolves howl to warn neighboring packs to keep their distance but they also do so to reunite their own pack if it's got scattered after a long hunt and as they assemble again they visibly delight in one another's company
Video examples
Billy Collins: Two poems...
While you slept, I watched you breathe as the moon rose in the sky. It took all of my strength not to raise my head and howl. Now, I am free of the collar, free of the yellow raincoat, monogrammed sweater,
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
the yearlings in a howl the bonds we formed through these wolves as pups would last throughout their lives Wolf's camp was a forever evolving project and our resources were decidedly limited he
Video examples
Why Do We Find Deadly...
howl and is something that makes us want to take care of them also a Cheetahs rounded ears and soft furry appearance are characteristics that initiate the caregiving response in humans
Video examples
Everything you hear on...
or a friendship. Scientists believe that dissonant sounds, for example, brass or wind instruments played very loud, may remind us of animal howls in nature
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Quote examples
Andy Jassy
American Businessman
If something is going to happen, whether you want it to happen or not, it is going to happen. And you are much better off cannibalizing yourself, or being ahead of whatever direction the world is headed than you are howling at the wind or wishing it away or trying to put up blockers.
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H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
We shall see that at which dogs howl in the dark, and that at which cats prick up their ears after midnight.
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Pauly Shore
American Comedian
I want to show all sides of myself. I mean, I don't want to howl at the moon my whole life, you know?
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
It's why real men just go out in the woods and howl. I must do it and get paid.
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Steve Lukather
American Musician
Believe me, when I saw 'Family Guy' do the bit on 'Africa,' I howled laughing.
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George Carlin
American Comedian
There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
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Leslie Fiedler
American Critic
I long for the raised voice, the howl of rage or love.
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Francis Thompson
English Poet
The devil doesn't know how to sing, only how to howl.
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Francis Beaumont
English Playwright
Oh, love will make a dog howl in rhyme.
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William Tecumseh Sherman
American Soldier
I intend to make Georgia howl.
Quote examples
Andy Jassy
American Businessman
If something is going to happen, whether you want it to happen or not, it is going to happen. And you are much better off cannibalizing yourself, or being ahead of whatever direction the world is headed than you are howling at the wind or wishing it away or trying to put up blockers.
Quote examples
H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
We shall see that at which dogs howl in the dark, and that at which cats prick up their ears after midnight.
Quote examples
Pauly Shore
American Comedian
I want to show all sides of myself. I mean, I don't want to howl at the moon my whole life, you know?
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
It's why real men just go out in the woods and howl. I must do it and get paid.
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Steve Lukather
American Musician
Believe me, when I saw 'Family Guy' do the bit on 'Africa,' I howled laughing.
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George Carlin
American Comedian
There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
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Leslie Fiedler
American Critic
I long for the raised voice, the howl of rage or love.
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Francis Thompson
English Poet
The devil doesn't know how to sing, only how to howl.
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Francis Beaumont
English Playwright
Oh, love will make a dog howl in rhyme.
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William Tecumseh Sherman
American Soldier
I intend to make Georgia howl.
Example 1 of 10
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