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And yet the croaking of the frogs may reach the eagle's aerie, and disturb the peace of the heights.
PRISON MEMOIRS OF AN ANARCHISTALEXANDER BERKMAN
But some of your men-at-arms soon put an end to the frightful croaking, by laying about with their lances.
THE PILGRIM'S SHELL OR FERGAN THE QUARRYMANEUGNE SUE
Of a sudden I seemed to hear the old gnome croaking, "Now that story sounds to me kind of—"
MASTERPIECES OF MYSTERY, VOL. 1 (OF 4)VARIOUS
He would undoubtedly find him at the hospital, ready to greet him with some croaking sympathy.
RED PEPPER BURNSGRACE S. RICHMOND
I'll say this for Sonntag—he's been overdue for a croaking this long time.
FROM PLACE TO PLACEIRVIN S. COBB
On the way he passed by a marsh, in which a number of frogs were sitting croaking.
GRIMMS' FAIRY TALESTHE BROTHERS GRIMM
He even snored a little bit, I believe, or else it was Bully Frog croaking one of his songs.
UNCLE WIGGILY'S TRAVELSHOWARD R. GARIS
Among the obnoxious noises are the crumpling of silk stuffs, the sound of sweeping, the croaking of frogs.
A MORTAL ANTIPATHYOLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, SR.
He was no pessimist, croaking out doleful prophecies and lamentations and bitter criticisms.
WHEN THE HOLY GHOST IS COMES. L. BRENGLE
A few more warm days, and its fellows, and doubtless itself too, were croaking and gamboling in the marshes.
A YEAR IN THE FIELDSJOHN BURROUGHS
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
OCTOBER 26, 1985
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WORDS RELATED TO CROAKING

  • croaking
  • croaky
  • growling
  • gruff
  • guttural
  • harsh
  • hoarse
  • loud
  • rasping
  • raucous
  • rough
  • throaty
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