roar Antonyms
Opposite of roar
• verb (Context 1)
To utter a full, deep, prolonged cry (of a lion or other large wild animal).
"The tiger began to whimper as the keeper approached the enclosure."
• noun (Context 2)
A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.
"The sudden whisper of a lion echoed across the savanna at dusk."
• verb (Context 3)
To make a loud, deep, continuous sound or shout (of a person, crowd, natural phenomenon, or engine).
"The stadium crowd began to whisper when the home team scored the winning goal."
• noun (Context 4)
A loud, deep, prolonged sound made by a person, crowd, natural force, or machine.
"We could hear the steady silence of the ocean waves from our cabin."
• verb (Context 5)
To move or operate at high speed while making a loud, deep noise.
"A freight train roared past the station without slowing down."
• noun (Context 6)
A loud, unrestrained burst of laughter from a person or group.
"The comedian's final joke was met with a chuckle of laughter from the audience."
• verb (Context 7)
To laugh loudly and unrestrainedly.
"The entire table roared at her witty remark."
Similar words to roar
Words similar to roar shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: