utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, yowl, roar, roaring - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"

blue murder - an extravagantly loud outcry; "she screamed blue murder"

catcall - a cry expressing disapproval

clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, clamor - loud and persistent outcry from many people; "he ignored the clamor of the crowd"

halloo - a shout to attract attention; "he gave a great halloo but no one heard him"

hoot - a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

hosanna - a cry of praise or adoration (to God)

noise - a loud outcry of protest or complaint; "the announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise"; "whatever it was he didn't like it and he was going to let them know by making as loud a noise as he could"

scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching - sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"

whoop - a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement

battle cry, war whoop, rallying cry, war cry - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

yelling, shouting - uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

yodel - a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto

boo, Bronx cheer, razzing, snort, hiss, hoot, raspberry, bird - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

complaint - (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

catchword, motto, shibboleth, slogan - a favorite saying of a sect or political group

ebullition, effusion, outburst, blowup, gush - an unrestrained expression of emotion

sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them"

baa - the cry made by sheep

bark - the sound made by a dog

bay - the sound of a hound on the scent

bleat - the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)

bray - the cry of an ass

cackle - the sound made by a hen after laying an egg

caterwaul - the yowling sound made by a cat in heat

caw - the sound made by corvine birds

cheep, peep - the short weak cry of a young bird

cluck - the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)

coo - the sound made by a pigeon

crow - the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)

gobble - the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock

growl, growling - the sound of growling (as made by animals)

honk - the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)

howl - the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

meow, mew, miaou, miaow - the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)

moo - the sound made by a cow or bull

neigh, nicker, whicker, whinny - the characteristic sounds made by a horse

roar - the sound made by a lion

yelp, yelping - a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

call - utter in a loud voice or announce; "He called my name"; "The auctioneer called the bids"

cry out, exclaim, call out, outcry, shout, cry - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"

hollo - cry hollo

hurrah - shout `hurrah!'

halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention

whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table"

pipe, shriek, shrill, pipe up - utter a shrill cry

let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"

howl, ululate, wail, yawl, roar - emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"

skreigh, squawk, screak, screech, skreak - utter a harsh abrupt scream

cry out, exclaim, call out, outcry, shout, cry - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"

mewl, pule, whimper, wail - cry weakly or softly; "she wailed with pain"

cry - bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep"

bawl - cry loudly; "Don't bawl in public!"

tear - fill with tears or shed tears; "Her eyes were tearing"

sob - weep convulsively; "He was sobbing inconsolably"

blub, blubber, sniffle, snivel, snuffle - cry or whine with snuffling; "Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!"

express emotion, express feelings - give verbal or other expression to one's feelings

gee - give a command to a horse to turn to the right side

cry, scream, shout out, yell, squall, shout, holler, hollo, call - utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

give tongue to, utter, express, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"

call out - call out loudly, as of names or numbers

announce, denote - make known; make an announcement; "She denoted her feelings clearly"

need, want, require - have need of; "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"

let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"

weep, cry - shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"

alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"