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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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