Yowl

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Animal Associations

Often describes animal cries, especially cats or dogs, when they're upset or in distress.

The alley cat yowled throughout the night, upsetting the neighborhood dogs.

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Emotional Intensity

Used to express strong emotions like pain or fear in both humans and animals.

After twisting his ankle, he yowled in pain.

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Noisy Environment

A yowl is loud enough to be heard over other noises in the surrounding area.

Despite the storm's fury, the wounded wolf's yowl was audible.