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howl

[/haʊl/]
verb/noun
uivar
1. (verb) to make a long, loud, mournful cry
The wolf howled at the moon.
O lobo uivou para a lua.
2. (verb) to cry out loudly in pain, anger, or amusement
She howled with laughter.
Ela riu aos gargalhadas.
3. (verb) to make a loud, wailing sound (of wind, sirens, etc.)
The wind howled through the trees.
O vento gemeu através das árvores.
4. (noun) a long, loud cry or sound
We heard a howl in the distance.
Ouvimos um uivo à distância.
Synonyms
crywailyellshriekroar
Antonyms
whispermurmurquiet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uivar
Most common term for animal howling or loud crying
Rio de Janeiro
uivar/gemer
Both used; gemer for wind sounds
São Paulo
uivar
Standard usage
Portugal
uivar/gemer
Uivar for animals; gemer for wind or inanimate objects

Related Idioms & Phrases

howl with laughter - rir às gargalhadas
howl at the moon - protestar inutilmente
howl down - desapprovar ruidosamente
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