blare

/bleɪr/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant sound, especially of a trumpet or other brass instrument

“The trumpet blared through the entire orchestra, drowning out the other instruments.”

2. noun

a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant sound, especially of a trumpet or other brass instrument

“The blare of the siren pierced through the air as the emergency vehicle approached.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • blast
  • blast

Antonyms

  • whimper
  • whisper