Synonyms for

Bray

Verb / breɪ / Another word for bray — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound, like a donkey

Synonyms & similar words

mash heehaw grind crunch comminute blare blast clamor holler honk hoot howl roar screech shout squawk squeal trumpet wail whine yell cry call bawl bay

Synonyms by register

Formal

vociferate exclaim proclaim

Informal

holler yell shout bawl

Literary

clamor rout

Antonyms

whisper murmur mumble sigh whimper coo

Common collocations

  • loud bray
  • sudden bray
  • donkey's bray
  • bray of laughter
  • bray of pain
  • a bray echoed

Word family

noun bray
verb bray

Usage note

Primarily used to describe the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or ass. Can also be used informally for a loud, harsh laugh or shout.

Example sentences

  1. The donkey will bray loudly in the morning.
  2. The car horn will bray loudly in the street.
  3. The siren will bray loudly in the city.
  4. The megaphone will bray loudly at the rally.
  5. The microphone will bray loudly at the concert.

Quotes

  • 'Don't bray at me, little donkey, or I'll kick you!' - Pinocchio
  • 'I bray like a donkey when I laugh.' - Gerard Depardieu
  • 'I don't know why people are so surprised by my live performances. My approach is so simple; every song I sing, every story I tell, every move I make, must move the audience to laughter, tears or inspiration. Otherwise, why bother?' - Jerry Lewis

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