Howler

/ˈhaʊlɚ/

Synonyms for "howler" (85 found)

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Closest matches (17)

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Noun(4 words)

Strong matches (26)

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goofirish bulljape
Noun(3 words)
gaffegaffeshowler monkey

Related words (42)

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Collocations

5 entries
boisterous howlerhowler monkeyloud howlernight howlerrowdy howler

Inflections

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Derivations

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Sample sentences

12 total sentences available.

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Tom played a blinder, making a string of great saves. John, his counterpart in the opposing team, had a night to forget, conceding a howler in the second half that ultimately led to his team suffering their third defeat in a row.

Source: tatoeba (10808872)

Howler monkeys mainly eat leaves.

Source: tatoeba (11650173)

Leonid heard a howler monkey in the distance.

Source: tatoeba (11858971)

Given what we know about cognitive psychology, utility maximization is a ludicrous concept; equilibrium pretty foolish outside of financial markets; perfect competition a howler for most industries.

Source: wiktionary

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