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howled

The correct spelling is howled.

How to pronounce howled

verb

IPA: /haʊld/

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The correct spelling is howled. To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do. For example: "to howl derision"

Usage Examples

to howl derision

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
  2. 2.To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
  3. 3.To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast.
  4. 4.To utter with outcry.

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