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report

5 5.8
A sudden loud noise like the bang of a gun
  • noun
  • /rɪˈpɔrt/
: estampido
  • We heard a loud report as the fireworks went off in celebration.

Examples

  • I heard the report, saw the smoke come out six or eight feet above the ground, right out from under those trees.

  • Uniforms responded to a neighbor's report of a shot fired.

  • Sir, a casualty report came.

  • This is a report of a carjacking on the west Fremont.

  • All available units, reports of multiple gunshots in the vicinity of Jane and Washington.

  • And we also have a report of an accident approximately half a mile west of the 605 junction of the Santa Ana Freeway.

  • The loud report of the gun startled everyone in the street.

  • Authorities responded quickly to the report of an explosion in the downtown area.

Synonyms

explosion
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676 2.8

A sudden violent burst that makes a loud noise and causes damage

is the sudden loud sound itself not the violent event or damage
boom
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475 2.1

A long deep loud noise like thunder or a cannon

is a sudden loud noise rather than a long deep continuous sound
bang
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390 1.3

A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact

is the noise usually from a gun or explosion
bam
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  • Informal
157 8.4

A sudden very loud noise, like an explosion or a slammed door

is the sudden loud noise serving as an example from guns or explosions
gunfire
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155 2.5

The sound or act of shooting guns

is the sudden loud noise itself rather than the action of shooting
blast
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60 2.7

A sudden very loud noise that hurts your ears

is the sudden loud noise term used for gun or explosive sounds
gunshot
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54 2.1

A loud sharp sound that a gun makes when it fires

is a general sudden loud noise not limited to firearms
boom-boom
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  • Informal
50 7.6

A loud, deep sound like an explosion or fireworks

is a general sudden loud noise term not necessarily deep or repeated
pow
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  • Informal
47 7.3

A sudden loud sound from a hit, explosion, or when something bursts

is the sudden loud noise usually illustrated by gun or explosion cases
big bang
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35 3.4

A loud sudden noise like an explosion

is the sudden loud noise often used for gun or explosion examples
slam
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34 2.1

A loud noise when something hits or closes suddenly

is the sudden loud noise usually linked to guns or explosions not closing actions
wham
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  • Informal
32 3.6

A sudden loud sound when one thing hits another

is the sudden loud noise usually associated with firearms or explosions instead
sonic boom
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  • Specialized
10 4.5

A loud, explosive sound made when something like a plane goes faster than sound

is the sudden loud noise term not tied to supersonic causes
blam
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  • Informal
8 8.9

A sudden loud noise like a gunshot or explosion

is the sudden loud noise defined generally by gun or explosion examples
clap
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7 1.0

A sudden loud noise like thunder or an explosion

is the sudden loud noise often exemplified by gun or explosion sounds
a loud bang
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6 1.2

A sudden very loud noise often from an explosion or crash

is defined as a sudden loud noise often from a gun or explosion
kaboom
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  • Informal
5 7.5

A loud bang from an explosion or a heavy hit

is the general sudden loud noise often used for gun or explosion examples
backfire
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4 5.0

A loud explosive noise from a gun or engine when fuel catches fire suddenly

is the sudden loud noise idea without implying ignition or engine failure
whomp
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  • US
2 8.1

A loud heavy sound when something hits or falls

is the sudden loud noise associated with firearms or explosions not falling impacts
bangs
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1 1.3

Sudden loud noises like small explosions

is the single sudden loud noise rather than repeated rapid noises
popping
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1 3.0

A sharp, sudden sound made when something bursts, like a balloon or bottle opening

is the sudden loud noise idea often meant for heavier explosion or gun examples
whoof
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1 9.3

A loud deep sound like a dog's bark or a sudden rush of air

is the sudden loud noise usually from explosions or gunfire rather than animal sounds
kerplunk
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1 9.5

A sudden heavy splash or thud when something falls

is the sudden loud noise usually heard from explosions or gunfire rather than splashes
whammo
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  • Informal
1 9.9

A sudden loud hit that startles people

is the sudden loud noise focusing on gun or explosion examples not force
eruption
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1 4.1

A sudden loud burst of noise such as applause

is the sudden loud noise often exemplified by guns or explosions
9.0

A very sudden powerful blast that breaks things and makes loud noise

is the sudden loud noise itself rather than the violent explosive event
sudden cannonade
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  • Archaic
9.2

A sudden series of very loud bangs like explosions

is the single sudden loud noise rather than repeated gunlike firing
quick whap
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  • Informal
8.8

A quick, sharp hit that makes a short sound

is the sudden loud noise commonly linked to guns or explosions not small hits

Antonyms

373 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

Compounds

news report
  • Literature
99 1.1

A short spoken or written account of recent events in the media

A document that gives information or findings after someone studies a topic

54 1.5

A paper from a school that shows a student's grades

medical report
  • Specialized
24 2.7

An official paper that shows the results of a health check for a patient

A report that shows work done and progress over a set time

earnings report
  • Specialized
10 2.9

A company report that shows how much profit or loss it made over a set time

self-report inventory
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A questionnaire where people answer questions about their own thoughts, feelings or actions

1 8.3

A written statement from a certified public accountant saying information prepared by another person or company is reliable

attestation report
  • Specialized
7.5

A digital document signed by a device that shows its hardware or software state to another computer that checks it

histopath's report
  • Specialized
6.1

A medical report that explains what small pieces of body tissue show under a microscope

A set of questions people answer about their own thoughts and behavior to show what kind of person they are

How Loud

blast
60 2.7
report
5 5.8
boom
475 2.1
crack
75 1.3
snap
39 3.6
click
89 1.0

Surface Forms

report singular
reports plural

Morphology

report = port (opaque) = re + port

The 'sudden loud noise' sense is historical/idiomatic (relating to the idea of 'a carrying back of sound' historically) and is not derivable from the morphemes by learners.

Etymology

Report for a loud sound comes from Latin reportare 'to carry back'. That is why a gun's 'report' is the sharp bang that seems to come back to your ears.