vociferation

noun

Definition of vociferationnext
as in roar
a violent shouting a sudden vociferation in the back of the room drew everyone's attention to the dispute

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  1. roar
  2. noise
  3. howl
Noun
  • The reference to Swift and Travis Kelce‘s July 3rd wedding earned a roar of applause from the crowd who were no doubt aware of Styles’s history with the pop superstar.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026
  • From both sides, the whizzing sound of bullets, the roar of tanks, and the booming sound of artillery fire could be heard.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • In a market dominated by retro basketball shoes and 2000s tech runners, this chunky and vibrant retro skate shoe cut through the noise.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When groceries, boat payments, and payroll all flow through one account, the underwriter cannot tell revenue from noise, and the expense factor math turns ugly.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of noise
Noun
  • The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their chorus of howls and yowls was all that kept them connected to the hunters who lagged far behind.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of howl
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“Vociferation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferation. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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