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