Sound

68 words & definitions

cackle verb
To laugh in a loud, high voice
babble verb
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
bellow verb
For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger.
blare verb
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
croon verb
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
grunt verb
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
jabber verb
To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense
muffle verb
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
mumble verb
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
murmur verb
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
mutter verb
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
rustle verb
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
shush verb
To tell or signal (someone) to be silent
squawk verb
(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise
tinkle verb
To make a light, clear ringing sound
yap verb
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.
drawl noun
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
patter noun
A repeated light tapping
ruckus noun
A disturbance or commotion
thud noun
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
thump noun
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
clatter verb
Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound
screech verb
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
shriek verb
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
sizzle verb
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
twang verb
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture
glib adjective
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
raucous adjective
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
shrill adjective
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
squeak verb
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
squeal verb
Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
crackle verb
Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises
howl verb
To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.
growl verb
(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat
holler verb
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
whine verb
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
hush noun
A silence
stammer verb
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
vociferous adjective
To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly
muted adjective
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.
mute adjective
Being silent
grunt noun
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person
squawk noun
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
clatter noun
A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
screech noun
A loud, harsh, piercing cry
shriek noun
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
sizzle noun
A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking
twang noun
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
squeak noun
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
squeal noun
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
crackle noun
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds
howl noun
A cry of pain, anger, amusement, etc.
growl noun
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog
holler noun
A loud cry or shout
whine noun
A long, high-pitched complaining cry
amplify verb
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
blast noun
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.
clamor noun
A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.
hiss noun
A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.
honk verb
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.
whisper verb
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
rattle verb
To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.
whisper noun
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
remark noun
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.
snore verb
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
hiss verb
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
longwinded adjective
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech
rumble verb
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.