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ROAR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Roar.

How to pronounce roar:

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Roar - as a noun

A deep prolonged loud noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boom8roaring8thunder11

A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

Example: "His bellow filled the hallway"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bellow11bellowing15holla8holler9hollering13hollo8holloa9roaring8yowl10

The sound made by a lion

Roar - as a verb

Make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

Example: "The wind was howling in the trees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
howl10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
make noisenoise5resound8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Utter words loudly and forcefully

Example: "`get out of here,' he roared"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thunder11

Emit long loud cries

Example: "Wail in self-pity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
howl10ululate7wail7yaup9yawl10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call6cry8holler9hollo8scream10shout8squall15yell7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way

Example: "Desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town"

Make a loud noise, as of animal

Example: "The bull bellowed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bellow11

Laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
howl10

Example Sentences

"The lion roared loudly, sending shivers down our spines."
"The crowd roared with excitement as their team scored a goal."
"The thunder roared in the distance, signaling an approaching storm."
"The engine of the sports car roared as it zoomed past us."
"The angry teacher roared at the disobedient students."
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Word Game Points

Is ROAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, roar is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is ROAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, roar is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is ROAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, roar is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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