hyle — meaning in English

English meaning

• howl noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
• scream noun A loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.
• whine verb To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

Senses

hyle is used for these senses in English:

• howl To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
• howl To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
• scream (intransitive, also, figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.
• whine (intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.

howl — full definition

1. noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
2. noun A loud cry of pain, distress, or laughter from a person.
3. verb To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog does.
4. verb To cry out loudly in pain, anger, or laughter.

scream — full definition

1. noun A loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.
2. verb To cry out loudly and sharply, especially from fear, pain, or excitement.
3. verb To be extremely obvious or unmistakable in showing a particular quality.

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