roar

The word “roar” has 1 syllable: roar

It's pronounced as /rɔr/

What is synonym and antonym for roar?

In the thesaurus, “roar” has 93 synonyms and 43 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for roar along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for roar

Antonyms for roar

Meanings of roar

noun
1. A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
2. The cry of the lion.
3. The deep cry of the bull.
4. A loud resounding noise.
5. A show of strength or character.
verb
1. To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
2. To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
3. Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
4. Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
5. To proceed vigorously.
6. To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.
7. To be boisterous; to be disorderly.
8. To make a loud noise in breathing, as horses do when they have a certain disease.
9. (North Midlands) to cry.

Example Sentences

The lion’s roar echoed through the jungle.
The crowd let out a roar of excitement when their team scored.
We could hear the roar of the ocean waves crashing against the rocks.
The motorcycle’s engine gave a loud roar as it sped away.
His speech was met with a roar of applause.

On this page you'll find 136 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to roar, such as: babel, bang, bawl, bay, bell, bellow, blare.

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