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There are plenty of videos that disprove what you’re saying. Cats do meow at each other, especially as a form of aggression, where it’s usually the deep and long almost growl-like meow.
That's a yowl not a meow.
Explained more here:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/meowing-and-yowling
Thanks, I’ve never heard it called a yowl. TIL
Having said that, I kinda wish it were named “yeow.”