Meaning: To make a loud, harsh sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The sirens blared as the ambulance rushed by.

Category: Sound › Noise

Synonyms: blast

Meaning: To produce a loud sound or noise.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The music blasted out of the speakers.

Category: Sound › Noise

Synonyms: blare

Meaning: To make a sharp, abrupt sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The horse's hooves clacked on the pavement.

Category: Sound

Synonyms: click

Meaning: Making a loud and confused noise.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The clamorous children filled the playground.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• noisy
• loud

Antonyms: quiet

Meaning: A loud and confused noise, especially from a crowd.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The clamour of the crowd was overwhelming.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• uproar
• din

Meaning: To make a loud, resonant sound, like metal striking metal.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The bell began to clang as the hour struck.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• ring
• sound

Meaning: A loud, resonant sound, especially from metal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The clangour of the machinery was deafening.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• clang
• noise

Meaning: To make a sharp, metallic sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The metal parts clanked together.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• clash
• clatter

Meaning: To make a loud noise by hitting against something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dishes clattered as they fell.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• clash
• rattle

Meaning: To make a dull sound, often from a heavy object hitting something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The box clunked on the floor when it fell.

Category: Sound › Noise

Synonyms: thud

Meaning: To make a high-pitched sound when moving or being pressed.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The old door creaked when I opened it.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• groan
• squeak

Meaning: Making a creaking sound; old and worn.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The creaky floorboards made it hard to sneak around.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• squeaky
• noisy

Meaning: A sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The echo in the canyon was loud and clear.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• reverberation
• reflection

Meaning: having a high frequency or tone.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The high-pitched sound of the whistle was annoying.

Category: Sound › Acoustics

Synonyms:

• sharp
• squeaky

Antonyms:

• low-pitched
• deep

Meaning: to make a ringing sound

Part of speech: verb

Example: The keys jangled in his pocket.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• ring
• clink

Meaning: To sound loudly or clearly.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: The church bells ring out every hour.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• resound
• echo

Meaning: Making a ringing sound.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ringing phone interrupted the meeting.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• resounding
• echoing

Meaning: A sound made when something hits a surface with force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The splat of the paint hitting the canvas was satisfying.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• splash
• thud

Meaning: To make a splashing sound or movement.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dog sploshed in the puddle.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• splash
• slosh

Meaning: Loud and harsh; grating.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The strident voice of the speaker was hard to listen to.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• shrill
• piercing

Antonyms:

• soft
• quiet

Meaning: Deep and strong in sound, often related to the voice.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He had a throaty laugh that filled the room.

Category: Sound

Meaning: A dull sound made when something heavy falls or hits.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a thud as the box hit the ground.

Category: Sound

Meaning: Very loud, like thunder.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The crowd gave a thunderous applause.

Category: Sound

Meaning: To hit something with a loud noise.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He whammed the door shut.

Category: Sound › Noise

Synonyms: bang

Meaning: To make a low, continuous, rapid sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The fan began to whir as it turned on.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• buzz
• hum

Meaning: To make a continuous, rapid sound, like a machine.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The computer began to whirr as it started up.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• buzz
• hum

Meaning: To make a high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He can whistle a tune beautifully.

Category: Sound

Synonyms:

• toot
• blow