stound

/staʊnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a sudden, harsh noise.

“The machinery stound loudly, causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.”

2. verb

to produce or make a loud, harsh, or jarring sound.

“The broken glass stound when it hit the floor.”

3. noun

a sudden, harsh, or jarring sound.

“The loud stound of thunder made me jump.”

Synonyms

  • clamor
  • din

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence