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blare Synonyms
Another word for blare
Choosing another word for blare depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh, or raucous sound.
Usage Example
"Music blared from the open windows of the passing car."
Strongest
blast
Strong
trumpet
boom
roar
honk
scream
shriek
• noun (Context 2)
A loud, harsh, or strident sound, such as that of a trumpet, horn, or siren.
Usage Example
"The sudden blast of the fire alarm echoed down the school hallway."
Strongest
blast
Strong
honk
racket
din
clamor
roar
clanging
• verb (Context 3)
To proclaim or announce loudly, boldly, or ostentatiously.
Usage Example
"Morning newspapers blared the election results across their front pages."
Strongest
trumpet
Strong
proclaim
herald
broadcast
emblazon
• noun (Context 4)
A harsh, glaring, or ostentatious brilliance of light, color, or publicity.
Usage Example
"The mayor announced the new transit project amid a glare of media publicity."
Strongest
glare
Strong
blaze
fanfare
display
Opposites of blare
The opposite of blare shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
silence
hush
murmur
mute
whisper
muffle
conceal
suppress
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blare. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blare