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knell

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of knell

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates

the church bells knelled to mark the death of the nationʼs beloved leader

Synonyms of knell

bong, chime, peal, ring, toll

Words Related to knell

chink, clang, clank, clash, clink, ding, ding-dong, gong, jangle, jingle, ping, plink, plunk (or plonk), tang, tingle, tinkle

echo, resonate, resound, reverberate

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