Synonyms for caterwaul
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To cry as cats in heat; to make a harsh, offensive noise.
Forms
- Past participle
- caterwauled
e.g. caterwauled → yowled…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| caterwaul | steady | |
| yowl | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- yowl