shriek vs yowl
yowl vs shriekshriek and yowl both are nouns.
shriek and yowl both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| shriek | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| yowl | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
yowl is a hyponym of
shriek; that is, yowl is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
shriek:
- shriek: utter a shrill cry
- yowl: utter shrieks, as of cats
Other hyponyms of shriek include
caterwaul.
| shriek (noun) | yowl (noun) |
|---|---|
| sharp piercing cry | a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) |
| a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry |
| shriek (verb) | yowl (verb) |
|---|---|
| utter a shrill cry | utter shrieks, as of cats |
| cry loudly, as of animals |
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