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What is another word for Mew? – 282 Mew Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    meow purr mewl cry wail whimper whine moan groan yowl howl scream shriek yell bawl bleat blubber sob snivel yelp yap bark growl grunt snort snuffle murmur coo chirp cheep peep squeak squeal chirr chime trill tweet warble mumble mutter grumble rumble roar bellow low moo oink neigh whinny bray hee-haw caw crow cluck honk quack hoot toot beep boo peal clang ding dong chime tinkle jingle ring clangor din racket noise sound voice vocalization utterance call cry shout exclamation interjection

    Meaning of Mew

    The primary meaning of the word "Mew" is the sound made by a cat, typically to communicate or express a need.

    Definitions

    • The sound made by a cat, typically to communicate or express a need
    • To make a sound like a cat, typically to express a need or want
    • A cry or whimper, especially one that is high-pitched or plaintive

    Etymology of Mew

    The word "Mew" has its origins in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was used to imitate the sound of a cat
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the sound made by cats and other animals
    Over time, the word has also been used to describe human vocalizations, especially those that are high-pitched or plaintive

    Example Uses

    • The cat let out a loud mew to signal that it was hungry
    • The baby's mew of discontent turned into a full-blown wail when it didn't get its way
    • The old door creaked and mewed as it swung open

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    silence quiet stillness calm peacefulness serenity tranquility hush mute dumb speechlessness voicelessness soundlessness noiselessness gentleness softness whisper murmur hum buzz thrum purr coo chirp trill song melody harmony music symphony cacophony discord racket din clamor uproar commotion turbulence chaos

    Related Nouns

    cat animal pet creature beast feline kitten tom tabby stray animal shelter pet store veterinarian clinic hospital cage enclosure pen kennel stable barn zoo wildlife nature environment ecosystem habitat conservation preservation protection rescue adoption foster care nutrition health wellness behavior psychology sociology biology zoology veterinary medicine

    Related Verbs

    meow purr cry wail whimper whine moan groan yowl howl scream shriek yell bawl bleat blubber sob snivel yelp yap bark growl grunt snort snuffle murmur coo chirp cheep peep squeak squeal chirr chime trill tweet warble mumble mutter grumble rumble roar bellow low moo oink neigh whinny bray hee-haw caw crow cluck honk quack hoot toot beep boo peal clang ding dong chime tinkle jingle ring clangor din racket noise sound voice vocalize utter call shout exclaim interject

    Related Adjectives

    feline animal pet wild domestic tame stray ferocious fierce savage gentle soft quiet peaceful serene tranquil harmonious melodic symphonic discordant cacophonous loud boisterous raucous shrill piercing ear-piercing deafening earsplitting harsh grating jarring unpleasant disagreeable annoying irritating vexing troublesome problematic difficult