Synonyms of roared

roared

verb

past tense of roar

1

as in growled

to make a long loud deep noise or cry

the car's engine roared as it sped away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growled
• rumbled
• bellowed
• screamed
• thundered
• cried
• boomed
• shouted
• shrieked
• yelled
• grumbled
• screeched
• rolled
• banged
• blared
• hollered
• howled
• blasted
• hooted
• whooped
• pealed
• bawled
• wailed
• squalled
• called
• yowled
• belled
• caterwauled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispered
• grunted
• muttered
• murmured
• mumbled
• mouthed
• squeaked
• whimpered
• mewled
• puled

2

as in shouted

to speak so as to be heard at a distance

when we arrived at the house we could hear our friend roaring at someone inside, so we discreetly left

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shouted
• yelled
• cried
• hollered
• screamed
• thundered
• called
• bellowed
• bawled
• bayed
• vociferated
• shrieked
• screeched
• holloed
• whooped
• squeaked
• howled
• shrilled
• sounded off
• squealed
• crowed
• wailed
• hailed
• yowled
• caterwauled
• ululated
• spoke up
• spoke out
• yawped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispered
• muttered
• murmured
• breathed
• mumbled

3

as in laughed

to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound

a madcap comedy that had movie audiences roaring all summer long

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laughed
• giggled
• screamed
• chuckled
• smiled
• grinned
• snickered
• chortled
• cackled
• tittered
• twittered
• cracked up
• hee-hawed
• broke up
• split one's sides

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cried
• sobbed
• wept
• howled
• bawled
• blubbered
• wailed
• whined
• whimpered
• sighed
• squalled
• groaned
• yowled
• bleated
• moaned
• sniffled
• puled
• sniveled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of roared

One hundred years ago, one of the most destructive hurricanes in South Florida history roared ashore, devastating communities, killing hundreds and dealing an economic blow that some historians say took the region decades to fully overcome. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

After the longest offseason of the Andy Reid era in Kansas City, the Chiefs roared into the 2026 season with a resounding 31-10 triumph over the Denver Broncos. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The crowd roared as the ball sailed into the second deck, mere feet away from what would have been the 300th home run of Alonso’s career. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, after an 0-3 start, Lockport roared to life with a 38-15 win over previously unbeaten Lincoln-Way West. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

The two schools started playing one another in 1894 – actually seven years before the game against Mississippi State got its start – and, fueled by proximity and excellence, roared through the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s with meaningful games. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

They were roared forward by the home crowd in the 82nd minute on the counter-attack, only to pause and turn back to groans of frustration. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

In 2019, as Pelosi’s unpopularity roared, 15 Democrats refused to vote for her on the House floor. — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Jets from nearby LaGuardia Airport roared overhead and trains rumbled alongside the grounds. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026