Synonyms for

Roar

Verb / rɔ:r / Another word for roar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a loud, deep, continuous sound

Synonyms & similar words

yowl howl ululate hollo bellow hollering roaring holler bellowing holloa holla thunder wail yawl yaup boom growl bellow yell shout scream howl blare holler trumpet thunder rumble boom cry wail squawk screech whine grumble complain murmur

Synonyms by register

Formal

bellow resound vociferate

Informal

howl bawl yell

Literary

thunder clamor ululate

Antonyms

whisper mumble murmur sigh whimper hush

Common collocations

  • lion's roar
  • roar of approval
  • roar with laughter
  • roar of the crowd
  • roar of the engine
  • roar of the sea
  • roar of protest

Word family

noun roar
verb roar
adjective roaring

Usage note

The word 'roar' typically describes a loud, deep sound, often associated with animals like lions or with strong emotions like anger or joy. It is generally not used for quiet sounds.

Example sentences

  1. The lion's roar could be heard from far away.
  2. The thunder made a loud roar.
  3. The crowd let out a huge roar when their team won the game.
  4. The engine made a loud roar as it started up.
  5. The wind made a roaring sound as it blew through the trees.

Quotes

  • "The lion's roar is mighty, but it is the wolf's howl that is haunting." - Khalil Gibran
  • "The roar of the crowd has always been the sweetest music. It's intoxicating." - Vin Scully
  • "We have not yet reached the goal, but... we shall soon, with the help of God, be in sight of the day when poverty shall be banished from this nation." - Herbert Hoover

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