tympanize

/tɪmˈpeɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause a noise that is like the sound of a drumbeat

“The fireworks tympanized the entire city with their loud booms.”

2. verb

to cause the eardrum to vibrate

“The sound of the music tympanized her eardrum and made her uncomfortable.”

Synonyms

  • boom
  • drum
  • resound

Antonyms

  • silence
  • whisper