roar

  1. Verb.  To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
  2. Verb.  To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
  3. Verb.  Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
  4. Verb.  Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
  5. Verb.  (figuratively) (rfdef, lang en) .
  6. Noun.  A long, loud, deep shout made with the mouth wide open.
  7. Noun.  The cry of the lion.
  8. Noun.  The deep cry of the bull.
  9. Noun.  A loud sound as of a motorbike or a similar engine.
  10. Noun.  A show of strength or character.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.