Howl down
verb
To shout or protest loudly and aggressively to prevent someone from speaking or being heard.
The crowd howled down the controversial speaker as he tried to present his views.
Often appears as...
- howl down the speaker
- howl them down
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
verb
To shout or protest loudly and aggressively to prevent someone from speaking or being heard.
The crowd howled down the controversial speaker as he tried to present his views.
Often appears as...
- howl down the speaker
- howl them down
Usage tips
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Aggressive Silence
Used when a group actively prevents speaking by loud disapproval, not necessarily physically stopping them.
The protestors decided to howl down the mayor during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Howl down' often implies an opposed and hostile crowd, suggesting disapproval and rejection.
Despite his efforts, the audience howled him down.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
The phrase evokes strong emotions, used in situations where feelings run high or debates are heated.
The shareholders howled down the CEO's proposal in frustration.
Pro Tip 1/3Aggressive Silence
Used when a group actively prevents speaking by loud disapproval, not necessarily physically stopping them.
The protestors decided to howl down the mayor during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Howl down' often implies an opposed and hostile crowd, suggesting disapproval and rejection.
Despite his efforts, the audience howled him down.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
The phrase evokes strong emotions, used in situations where feelings run high or debates are heated.
The shareholders howled down the CEO's proposal in frustration.
Pro Tip 1/3Aggressive Silence
Used when a group actively prevents speaking by loud disapproval, not necessarily physically stopping them.
The protestors decided to howl down the mayor during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Howl down' often implies an opposed and hostile crowd, suggesting disapproval and rejection.
Despite his efforts, the audience howled him down.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Intensity
The phrase evokes strong emotions, used in situations where feelings run high or debates are heated.
The shareholders howled down the CEO's proposal in frustration.
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