thundered

VERB

boom, crash

Synonyms

STRONGEST

resound reverberate roar rumble

STRONG

blast clamor clap crack deafen detonate drum explode peal storm

VERB

yell at

Synonyms

STRONGEST

growl roar

STRONG

bark bellow curse declaim denounce fulminate gnarl rail shout snarl threaten

WEAK

utter threat

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment praise

Example Sentences

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Thundered the Los Angeles Examiner, decrying the eagerness of adjacent citizens to lease their lawns and barbecue pits: "Is spoliation of these homes to be forced upon the owners for peanuts per lot in return?"

From Time Magazine Archive

Thundered Zhdanov: "The origin of Marxism was a real discovery, a revolution in philosophy."

From Time Magazine Archive

Thundered the mayor, who had authorized their ceremonies: "An insult to O'Higgins and San Martin!"

From Time Magazine Archive

Thundered Dirksen, his voice now at full volume: "Let me say that I was not made a Senator to preside over the liquidation of the holy fabric of freedom!"

From Time Magazine Archive

Dying for victory, cheer on cheer Thundered on his eager ear.

From Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 1 by Riley, James Whitcomb