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howled

[/haʊld/]
verb
uivou
1. past tense of howl: to cry out loudly in pain, distress, or amusement
The dog howled at the moon.
O cachorro uivou para a lua.
2. to make a loud, prolonged cry or sound
The wind howled through the trees.
O vento uivava através das árvores.
3. to laugh loudly or express amusement loudly
The audience howled with laughter at the comedian's joke.
A plateia uivava de riso com a piada do comediante.
4. to protest or complain loudly
Citizens howled in protest against the new law.
Os cidadãos uivaram em protesto contra a nova lei.
Synonyms
yowledwailedcriedshoutedscreamed
Antonyms
whisperedmurmured

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uivou
standard usage for animal sounds and loud cries
São Paulo
uivou
standard usage, may also use 'gritou' for human expression
Portugal
uivou
standard usage across Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

howled with laughter
howled at the moon
howled in pain
howled with rage
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