Synonyms for

Barking

Verb / ˈbɑ:rkɪŋ / Another word for barking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Barking is the sound made by a dog.

Synonyms & similar words

bark skin yapping howling growling woofing crying whimpering snarling yelping baying muttering grunting hollering shouting screaming bellowing roaring wailing whining moaning

Synonyms by register

Formal

vocalization baying yelping

Informal

woofing yap howling

Literary

crying clamor

Antonyms

silence quiet hush stillness calm peace

Common collocations

  • dog barking
  • loud barking
  • constant barking
  • barking mad
  • barking up the wrong tree
  • barking sound
  • barking loudly

Word family

noun bark
verb bark
adjective barking

Usage note

The adjective 'barking' is often used informally, as in 'barking mad', to mean completely insane. As a present participle, it describes the sound a dog makes.

Example sentences

  1. The dog is barking at the mailman.
  2. The barking of the dog scared me.
  3. I love to hear the barking of my dog when I come home.
  4. The barking of the dog is annoying.
  5. The barking of the dog is a warning signal.

Quotes

  • If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog. Harry Truman
  • The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. Charles de Gaulle
  • The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. Samuel Butler

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