yawp vs howl
howl vs yawpyawp is not a noun while howl is a noun.
yawp and howl both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yawp | No | No | Yes | No |
| howl | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
howl is a hypernym of
yawp; that is, howl is a
word with a broader meaning than yawp:
- yawp: make a raucous noise
- howl: make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
Other hypernyms of yawp include
roar.
| yawp (noun) | howl (noun) |
|---|---|
| a long loud emotional utterance | |
| a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound | |
| the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf |
| yawp (verb) | howl (verb) |
|---|---|
| complain whiningly | laugh unrestrainedly and heartily |
| make a raucous noise | make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles |
| emit long loud cries | |
| cry loudly, as of animals |
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