howler Synonyms
Another word for howler
• noun (Context 1)
A glaring and often amusing mistake or blunder, particularly in speech, writing, or a test.
"The newspaper had to print an immediate retraction after publishing an absolute blunder on its front page."
• noun (Context 2)
A large New World monkey of the genus Alouatta, native to South and Central American forests, noted for its loud, roaring territorial calls.
"We woke up at dawn to the booming, guttural calls of a howler monkey echoing through the rainforest canopy."
• noun (Context 3)
A person, animal, or thing that howls, often used to describe an exceptionally strong gust of wind or a severe storm.
"The incoming storm was a real screamer, rattling the windows and tearing shingles off the old roof."
Opposites of howler
The opposite of howler shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: