roar

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[make]] a [[loud]], [[deep]] [[cry]], especially from [[pain]], [[anger]], or [[other]] [[strong]] [[emotion]].
2. To [[laugh]] in a particularly loud [[manner]].
3. Of animals (especially a [[lion]]), to make a loud deep noise.
4. Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
5. {{lb|en|figuratively}} To proceed vigorously.
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.
7. To be [[boisterous]]; to be [[disorderly]].
8. To make a loud noise in [[breathing]], as [[horse]]s do [[when]] they have a certain [[disease]].
9. {{lb|en|British|_|Yorkshire|North Midlands|informal}} To [[cry]].

Noun

1. A long, loud, deep [[shout]], as of [[rage]] or [[laughter]], made with the mouth wide open.
2. The [[cry]] of the [[lion]].
3. The deep [[cry]] of the [[bull]].
4. A loud resounding noise.
5. A show of strength or character.

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