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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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shriek - A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream

The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.

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drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

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blast - A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.

The factory explosion caused a powerful blast that could be heard for miles.

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tinkle - To make a light, clear ringing sound

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

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squawk - A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person

A seagull's squawk is a common sound in beachside areas.

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howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

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muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.

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

Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.

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clatter - A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

The clatter of falling dishes echoed across the room.

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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.