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What is another word for Rumble? – 199 Rumble Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    growl murmur hum buzz roar thunder boom bang clap crack rumble grumble snarl snort hiss whisper mumble mutter chatter babble drone whir whizz whoosh rumination commotion disturbance upheaval turbulence tumult din clamor noise sound resonance reverberation vibration quiver tremor shudder jolt jerk lurch stagger wobble quake shiver rattle clatter clang clink crash bang boom blast explosion eruption rumblings grumblings murmurs mutterings whispers rustle susurration sough sigh moan groan

    Meaning of Rumble

    a low, heavy, continuous sound, often accompanied by vibration

    Definitions

    • A low, heavy, continuous sound, often accompanied by vibration, typically made by thunder or an engine
    • * A loud, confused noise, typically made by a crowd or a number of objects moving or falling
    • * A feeling of unease or discontent, often accompanied by complaints or protests

    Etymology of Rumble

    The word "rumble" has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "ruman", which meant "to make a loud, heavy sound"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a variety of sounds, including thunder, earthquakes, and the noise of wheels or engines

    Example Uses

    • The thunder began to rumble in the distance, signaling an approaching storm
    • * The engine started to rumble as the car accelerated down the highway
    • * The crowd began to rumble with discontent as the news of the cancellation spread

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    silence quiet stillness calm peacefulness serenity tranquility hush mute muffled subdued soft gentle whisper whispery faint feeble weak muted dulled stilled quieted calmed soothed placated appeased pacified tranquilized

    Related Nouns

    sound noise vibration tremor quake shudder jolt jerk lurch stagger wobble rumbling grumbling murmuring muttering chatter babble drone hum buzz roar thunder boom bang clap crack explosion eruption tumult din clamor resonance reverberation

    Related Verbs

    growl murmur hum buzz roar thunder boom bang clap crack rumble grumble snarl snort hiss whisper mumble mutter chatter babble drone whir whizz whoosh vibrate tremble shudder jolt jerk lurch stagger wobble quake shiver rattle clatter clang clink

    Related Adjectives

    loud heavy continuous low deep resonant reverberant vibrational tremulous shuddering jolting jerking lurching staggering wobbling quaking shivering rattling clattering clanging clinking booming banging crashing explosive eruptive tumultuous dinful clamorous noisy soundful sonorous