What is another word for Mewing?

Pronunciation: [mjˈuːɪŋ] (IPA)

Mewing is a term that can be used to describe the sound made by a cat. There are several other synonyms for this word that can be used to describe the different types of sounds made by cats. For example, purring is a soft, pleasant mewing sound made by contented cats. Meowing is another type of mewing sound that is used by cats to communicate with their owners. Hissing is a sharp and aggressive mewing sound that cats make when they feel threatened or are defending their territory. Finally, yowling is a loud and mournful mewing sound made by cats when they are in distress or in need of attention.

What are the hypernyms for Mewing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Mewing

He got down, picked up the cat, which was Mewing plaintively beside his horse, snuggled it into his arm, and remounted.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
There it hung Mewing and complaining, struggling to work its way out through the raw exterior that bound it.
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman
The little girl screamed aloud, and flung herself upon him in a vain attempt to reach the kitten, which was Mewing pitifully.
"Dick Lionheart"
Mary Rowles Jarvis

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