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roar

(r/oU/r )

noun (n)

a deep prolonged loud noise(noun.event)

Synonym:
boom, roaring, thunder

source: wordnet30
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)(noun.communication)

Synonym:
bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roaring, yowl

source: wordnet30
the sound made by a lion(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
The sound of roaring.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles(verb.communication)

Example:
The water roared down the chute.

Synonym:
howl

source: wordnet30
utter words loudly and forcefully(verb.communication)

Example:
`Get out of here,' he roared.

Synonym:
thunder

source: wordnet30
emit long loud cries(verb.communication)

Synonym:
howl, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl

source: wordnet30
act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way(verb.motion)

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

source: wordnet30
make a loud noise, as of animal(verb.communication)

Synonym:
bellow

source: wordnet30
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily(verb.body)

source: wordnet30
To cry with a full, loud, continued sound.(verb)

source: webster1913
To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.(verb)

source: webster1913

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