Synonyms for

Knell

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

Definition

a sound made by a bell, often rung slowly for a death or funeral

Synonyms & similar words

ring toll chime ring bong clang clanging peal jingle ding dong sound signal announce proclaim herald declare broadcast publicize promulgate circulate

Example sentences

  1. The knell of the bell signaled the end of the school day.
  2. The funeral procession was led by the somber knell of the church bell.
  3. The knell of the bell echoed through the empty streets.
  4. The knell of the bell could be heard for miles around.
  5. The knell of the bell marked the beginning of the New Year.

Quotes

  • The knell, the shroud, the mattock, and the grave; The deep damp vault, the darkness, and the worm. - Edward Young
  • The knell that tolls when the day is done is heard in every heart. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • The knell of the departing year - Charles Dickens

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