Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ganir

verb
/ɡaˈnɪr/
Definition
to whine or howl, especially as a dog does
Examples
  • The dog began to ganir when it saw the thunderstorm approaching.
  • As the wolf pack howled in unison, their leader would often ganir to communicate with them.
  • She thought she heard a ghost, but it was just the cat ganindo from the other room.
Meaning
The act of making a sound that resembles whining or howling, typically associated with animals.
Synonyms
  • whine
  • howl
  • cry
  • yowl
  • moan