vociferation

noun

Definition of vociferationnext
as in roar
a violent shouting a sudden vociferation in the back of the room drew everyone's attention to the dispute

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  1. roar
  2. noise
  3. howl
Noun
  • Facing Auburn, the Bears lost 17-16, and a communal roar could be heard outside The Swamp because, in fact, a Saturday of Week 1 magnitude can frequently dabble in schadenfreude.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The hardest hit of the season-opener, which brought a roar of approval from the stands, came with 12 minutes to play — on a first-and-10 call from the KU 36.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • Design delivers low noise and vibration levels The new Elegance Pod is being developed with a strong focus on total system efficiency.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • However, communities will want answers about noise and flight paths.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of noise
Noun
  • The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their chorus of howls and yowls was all that kept them connected to the hunters who lagged far behind.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of howl
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“Vociferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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