barking

The word “barking” has 2 syllables: bark-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈbɑr.kɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for barking?

In the thesaurus, “barking” has 51 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for barking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barking

Antonyms for barking

simmering down

Meanings of barking

verb
1. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
2. To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
3. To speak sharply.
4. To strip the bark from; to peel.
5. To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.
6. To girdle.
7. To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark.
adjective
1. Who or that barks or bark.
2. Completely insane.
noun
1. The action of the verb to bark.

Example Sentences

The dog kept barking loudly at the stranger outside.
She was annoyed by the constant barking of the neighbor's dog.
We could hear the distant barking of wolves in the forest.
His barking voice made it clear that he was angry.
The puppy started barking excitedly when it saw its owner.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barking, such as: arf, baring, bawl, bay, bellow, blowing up, clamor.

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