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mutter - To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation

After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.

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whine - Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.

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amplify - To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.

Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.

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grunt - A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person

The weightlifter let out a loud grunt before lifting the bar off of the ground.

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whisper - The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

It was so quiet at the abandoned mall that you could hear a whisper from a great distance away.

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honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.

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cackle - To laugh in a loud, high voice

The witch would cackle her high pitched laugh as she added the spices to the magic drink that would cause the young princess to sleep for 20 years.

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thump - A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement

The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.

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squeak - Make a high-pitched sound or cry

The mouse squeaked in a high pitch to its fellow mice when it found a food source nearby.

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tinkle - To make a light, clear ringing sound

The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.