roar

/rˈɔr/

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Noun
a deep prolonged loud noise
Noun
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
Noun
the sound made by a lion
Verb
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles; "The wind was howling in the trees"; "The water roared down the chute"
Verb
utter words loudly and forcefully; "`Get out of here,'' he roared"
Verb
emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
Verb
act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way; "desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town"-R.A.Billington
Verb
make a loud noise, as of animal; "The bull bellowed"
Verb
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily