peal Synonyms
Another word for peal
• noun (Context 1)
A loud, prolonged ringing of a bell or a set of bells.
"A joyous chime of church bells echoed across the valley to celebrate the wedding."
• noun (Context 2)
A loud, repeated, or reverberating sound, especially of thunder or laughter.
"The comedian's witty remark was met with a sudden clap of laughter from the audience."
• verb (Context 3)
To ring loudly or resound in a series of reverberating sounds (of a bell, thunder, or laughter).
"Thunder pealed overhead as the summer storm rolled across the plains."
• verb (Context 4)
To cause a bell or set of bells to ring loudly.
"The ringers pealed the parish bells to announce the signing of the peace treaty."
• noun (Context 5)
A set of bells tuned to one another for ringing in a specified sequence, or a specific series of changes rung on them.
"The historic cathedral tower houses a magnificent carillon of twelve bronze bells."
Opposites of peal
The opposite of peal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: