howl down

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to prevent (a speaker) from being heard by shouting disapprovingly

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Example Sentences

Still, she said, in conditions like the ones last week, when the winds howl down the Newhall pass, the lines should be turned off.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday night, forecasters predicted Santa Barbara’s notorious sundowner winds, which howl down the mountain canyons to the coast, driving flames and embers with them.

From Los Angeles Times

In most election cycles, the job of responsible analysts is to howl down overexcited pundits who are far too quick to speculate about the possibility of a brokered convention.

From New York Times

As snow falls and gale force winds howl down city streets, some residents of the Big Apple now seek “blizzard buddies.”

From Washington Times

Winter is upon us; the biting winds rattle our window-shutters and howl down our chimneys.

From Project Gutenberg