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

But as Santos Bravos sang the opening verses in English, the crowd roared with approval — especially as lead vocalist Kauê Penna, who hails from Brazil, slid onstage to take on the high parts of BTS lead Jungkook. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

The power outages caused by storms that roared through the region nearly two weeks ago have one resident of this Rust Belt city literally gasping for air. — Selina Guevara, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Bipartisan opposition roared, though, when construction equipment appeared in Big Bend National Park. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

And the crowd on-hand watching the festivities roared in amusement. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Instead of crumbling in defeat, Rivera roared back with defiance. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

De Paul pointed to the back of the shirt as the crowd roared. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026

The skies of Oklahoma City roared for six months in 1964 as military aircraft intentionally rattled the population below with a daily barrage of thunderous sonic booms. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026