Synonyms for

Barked

Verb / bɑ:rkt / Another word for barked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make the sound of a dog

Synonyms & similar words

bark skin yelped howled growled woofed snarled whimpered cried shouted yapped bellowed roared screamed wailed bawled hollered hissed squealed screeched yowled ululated

Example sentences

  1. The dog barked at the squirrel in the tree.
  2. The neighbors complained about the dog barking all night.
  3. The police dog barked to alert its handler of danger.
  4. The little dog barked fiercely at the big dogs.
  5. The dog barked happily when its owner came home.

Quotes

  • "No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as much as the dog does." - Christopher Morley
  • "If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them." - Phil Pastoret
  • "The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs." - Charles de Gaulle

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