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n. physical energy or intensity; "he hit with all the force he could muster"; "it was destroyed by the strength of the gale"; "a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man"

bankruptcy

n. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due; "the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"

crash, collapse

n. a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

roar

n. the sound made by a lion

roll, paradiddle, drum roll

n. the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

scream, screaming, shriek, screech

n. sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"

howl, ululation

n. a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"

cry, yell

n. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"

bellow, bawl

v. shout loudly and without restraint

bark, make barking sounds

v. make barking sounds; "The dogs barked at the stranger"

snap, snarl, speak abruptly, speak angrily, speak sharply

v. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone; "The sales clerk snapped a reply at the angry customer"; "The guard snarled at us"

spout, jabber, rant, rave, mouth off, rabbit on

v. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

ramble, jog, ramble on

v. continue talking or writing in a desultory manner; "This novel rambles on and jogs"

toot, claxon, beep, blare, honk

v. make a loud noise; "The horns of the taxis blared"

pipe, shriek, screech, shrill, pipe up

v. utter a shrill cry

trumpet, blow the trumpet, play the trumpet

v. play or blow on the trumpet

yowl, caterwaul

v. utter shrieks, as of cats

bellow, bawl

v. shout loudly and without restraint

call, scream, cry, yell, shout, shout out

v. utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

bellow, bawl

v. shout loudly and without restraint

pipe, shriek, screech, shrill, pipe up

v. utter a shrill cry

stay, rest, remain, continue

v. stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"

stop, halt, come to a halt, stop moving

v. come to a halt, stop moving; "the car stopped"; "She stopped in front of a store window"

stop, halt

v. cause to stop; "stop a car"; "stop the thief"

gather, collect, congregate

v. collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"

yowl, howl, yammer, wrawl

v. cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"

whoop

v. shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table"

yap, yelp, yip, bark in a high-pitched tone

v. bark in a high-pitched tone; "the puppies yelped"

whisper, speak softly

v. speak softly; in a low voice

whisper, speak softly

v. speak softly; in a low voice

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