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antonyms for howl

 

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Antonyms for Howl

Definition

A howl is a long, mournful cry emitted by an animal, usually a dog or wolf. It is a vocalization that expresses sorrow, pain, or a desire to communicate with other members of its social group. Here are some antonyms for the term "howl" listed below:

Antonyms

  • Near antonyms: purr, chirp
  • General antonyms: silence, whisper, babble
  • Opposite antonyms: laugh, giggle, chuckle
  • Alternative antonyms: grunt, bark, growl

Sample Sentences

  • 1. The little kitten let out a gentle purr instead of a howl.
  • 2. The birds chirped happily while the wolves howled in the distance.
  • 3. After the loud howl, complete silence filled the night.
  • 4. She whispered softly to avoid a howl of emotion.
  • 5. As the baby babbled, the wolf outside let out a loud howl.
  • 6. Instead of howling, the group burst into laughter.
  • 7. The children couldn't stop giggling, even though the dog was howling.
  • 8. Despite its large size, the dog let out a high-pitched giggle instead of a howl.
  • 9. He couldn't resist chuckling at the dog's attempt to howl like a wolf.
  • 10. The piglet tried to imitate the dog's howl but only managed to grunt.

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