howl out
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
Shout or yell something very loudly, often with strong emotion.
Literal meaning: To howl something outward — to project it with the force of a howl.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
To shout words loudly and with intense emotion, such as pain or anger.
"He howled out a protest as the referee showed the red card."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
For a crowd to collectively express loud displeasure or protest.
"The crowd howled out its anger at the announcement."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Used when someone shouts words with great emotion — pain, anger, grief, or joy. Can also describe a crowd expressing collective protest through loud cries. Less common than 'cry out' or 'yell out'.
Commonly used with
protest name order pain rage answer
Forms
Base
howl out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
howls out
he/she/it
Past simple
howled out
yesterday
Past participle
howled out
have + pp
-ing form
howling out
continuous
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