heulen

Definitions of heulen
  1. verb
    make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
    synonyms: brausen, dröhnen, rauschen, tosen
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    types:
    grölen
    make a raucous noise
    type of:
    allg Geräusch, erschallen
    emit a noise
  2. verb
    cry loudly, as of animals
    synonyms: jaulen, klagen
  3. verb
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    synonyms: flennen, greinen, plärren, weinen
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    antonyms:
    lachen
    produce laughter
    types:
    wimmern, winseln
    cry weakly or softly
    schluchzen
    weep convulsively
    type of:
    Gefühle ausdrücken
    give verbal or other expression to one's feelings
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