howl someone down Definition

howl
noun

1. A long mournful cry of a wolf or dog.
2. A long, loud cry made eg by the wind.
3. A prolonged cry of pain or distress.

Thesaurus: bay, clamour, hoot, cry out, wail, yelp, roar, scream, ululation.
4. A loud peal of laughter.
5. electronics.
A vibrant sound made by loud speakers caused by feedback.

verb howled, howling

intr
1. To make a long, mournful cry or similar wailing noise.

Thesaurus: bawl, bellow, cry, holler, shout, shriek, ululate, yawl, yell.
intr
2. To laugh or cry loudly.
3. To shout or shriek (instructions, orders, etc).

Derivative: howling
adj

colloq
Very great; tremendous.
Example: a howling success

Etymology: 14c.

Phrasal Verb: howl someone down

To prevent (a speaker) from being heard by shouting loudly and angrily.