CATERWAUL Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word caterwaul. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| yowl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) verb • cry loudly, as of animals • utter shrieks, as of cats | ||||||
| howl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a long loud emotional utterance • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound verb • emit long loud cries • cry loudly, as of animals • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | ||||||
| scream | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry • a joke that seems extremely funny verb • utter a sudden loud cry • utter or declare in a very loud voice • make a loud, piercing sound | ||||||
| screech | verbv | |||||
noun • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry • sharp piercing cry verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||
| shriek | verbv | |||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry verb • utter a shrill cry | ||||||
| squawk | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the noise of squawking • informal terms for objecting verb • utter a harsh abrupt scream • complain | ||||||
| wail | verbv | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
