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howl - A cry of pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The wolf's howl echoed across the snowy field.

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squawk - (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise

The birds displayed their anger by squawking loudly.

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glib - (of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.

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vociferous - To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly

At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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hush - A silence

A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.

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clatter - A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

The clatter of falling dishes echoed across the room.

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clatter - Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound

The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.

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rattle - To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.

The sudden loud noise rattled her, and for a long time she just couldn't calm down.

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squeal - Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

Pigs are known for squealing in the same way that dogs are known for barking.

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murmur - To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.

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grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.