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Ululate

To howl, as a dog or a wolf; to wail; as, ululating jackals.

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Call 76% connected

To command or request to come or be present; to summon; as, to call a servant.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cry 76% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hollo 76% connected

Ho there; stop; attend; hence, a loud cry or a call to attract attention; a halloo.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scream 76% connected

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shout 76% connected

To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Squall 76% connected

A sudden violent gust of wind often attended with rain or snow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Yell 76% connected

To cry out, or shriek, with a hideous noise; to cry or scream as with agony or horror.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 3

Squall 76% connected

A sudden violent gust of wind often attended with rain or snow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Waul 76% connected

To cry as a cat; to squall; to wail.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wawl 76% connected

See Waul.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Roar 74% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Roar 74% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 5

Howl 92% connected

To utter a loud, protraced, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Roar 92% connected

To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wail 92% connected

To choose; to select.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Yaup 92% connected

To cry out like a child; to yelp.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Yawl 92% connected

A small ship's boat, usually rowed by four or six oars.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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