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roar

Definition

  • verb: to make the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)
  • verb: to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: cry, rout

Examples

  • The engine suddenly 'roared (back) to life'. [=it made the loud sound of an engine and began running well]

  • The audience 'roared' with laughter. [=the audience laughed loudly for a long time]

  • The fans were 'roaring' [=yelling and cheering loudly] after their team scored.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Three... (((Clang!))) Frying pans. Who knew, right? AAAAH! (Thug roars) -Head down? -Head down. -Arms in? -Arms in. -Knees apart? (..)
    2010 Tangled