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yowl vs cry

cry vs yowl

yowl and cry both are nouns.

yowl and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yowl Yes No Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cry is a hypernym of yowl; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than yowl:
  • yowl: a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
  • cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of yowl include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.
yowl (noun) cry (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a fit of weeping
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the characteristic utterance of an animal
yowl (verb) cry (verb)
utter shrieks, as of cats shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
cry loudly, as of animals bring into a particular state by crying
utter a sudden loud cry
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
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