Haw (verb)

To make a sound resembling a cry of haw, especially as a signal or expression of disapproval or disbelief.

Origin:

Late 16th century: probably imitative.

Examples:

1. He hawed at the sight of the messy room.
2. She hawed when she heard the proposal, thinking it was a bad idea.
3. The audience hawed in unison when the speaker made a controversial statement.
4. The child hawed when he saw the strange creature in the zoo.
5. The men hawed when they saw the damage to their car, knowing it would be expensive to repair.