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roar

/r/oU/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a deep prolonged loud noise

    noun.event

    Synonyms boom roaring thunder

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

    noun.communication

    Synonyms bellow bellowing holla holler hollering hollo holloa roaring yowl

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. the sound made by a lion

    noun.event

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. The sound of roaring.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

    verb.communication

    Examples
    The water roared down the chute.
    Synonyms howl

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. utter words loudly and forcefully

    verb.communication

    Examples
    `Get out of here,' he roared.
    Synonyms thunder

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. emit long loud cries

    verb.communication

    Synonyms howl ululate wail yaup yawl

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way

    verb.motion

    Examples
    Desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. make a loud noise, as of animal

    verb.communication

    Synonyms bellow

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

    verb.body

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  8. To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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