yawped
/jɔpt/
VERB
1. Uttered a sharp or raucous cry
Gave a loud, sharp, or harsh cry, especially in intense pain, excitement, or alarm.
1.1. Making a sharp or loud cry
Produced a sudden, loud vocal sound resembling a yelp, squeal, or howl, often in response to pain, surprise, or strong emotion.
Synonyms
Examples
- Startled by the sudden noise, the dog yawped in response.
- The child yawped with excitement when he spotted his favorite toy.
Related Words
VERB
2. Talked loudly and coarsely
Spoke in a loud, rough, or coarse manner, often expressing strong feelings or opinions.
2.1. Speaking loudly and aggressively
Used a loud, harsh, or boisterous manner of speaking, often making forceful or emotionally charged statements.
Synonyms
- hollered
- bellowed
- shouted
- growled
- squawked
Examples
- The spectators yawped from the back of the hall, interrupting the speaker.
Related Words
- muttered
- murmured
- croaked
- grumbled
- inveighed
VERB
3. Made loud complaints
Clamored or uttered loud complaints, expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or protest.
3.1. Complaining or protesting noisily
Expressed grievances, objections, or dissatisfaction loudly and persistently, often in an emotionally charged manner.
Synonyms
- complained
- griped
- groused
- grumbled
- bellyached
- beefed
- bemoaned
- bewailed
- kvetched
- whined
- whinged
- protested
- carped
- caviled
- cavilled
- grouched
Antonyms
Examples
- The protesters yawped their demands for justice and equality.
- The customers yawped about the long delays and poor service.