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report

78 5.8
A sudden loud noise like the bang of a gun
  • noun
  • /rɪˈpɔrt/
translation icon : 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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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
bang
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237 1.3

A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact

is the noise usually from a gun or explosion
gunfire
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204 2.5

The sound or act of shooting guns

is the sudden loud noise itself rather than the action of shooting
boom
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195 2.1

A long deep loud noise like thunder or a cannon

is a sudden loud noise rather than a long deep continuous sound
gunshot
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144 2.1

A loud sharp sound that a gun makes when it fires

is a general sudden loud noise not limited to firearms
bam
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  • Informal
108 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
slam
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85 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
popping
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37 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
blast
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27 2.7

A sudden very loud noise that hurts your ears

is the sudden loud noise term used for gun or explosive sounds
pow
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  • Informal
19 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
wham
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  • Informal
15 3.6

A sudden loud sound when one thing hits another

is the sudden loud noise usually associated with firearms or explosions instead
kaboom
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  • Informal
14 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
a loud bang
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10 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
sonic boom
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  • Specialized
8 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
clap
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8 1.0

A sudden loud noise like thunder or an explosion

is the sudden loud noise often exemplified by gun or explosion sounds
boom-boom
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  • Informal
7 7.6

A loud, deep sound like an explosion or fireworks

is a general sudden loud noise term not necessarily deep or repeated
blam
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  • Informal
2 8.9

A sudden loud noise like a gunshot or explosion

is the sudden loud noise defined generally by gun or explosion examples
big bang
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2 3.4

A loud sudden noise like an explosion

is the sudden loud noise often used for gun or explosion examples
backfire
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2 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
kerplunk
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2 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
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
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
whomp
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  • US
1 8.1

A loud heavy sound when something hits or falls

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

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

Compounds

news report
  • Literature
68 1.1

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

48 1.5

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

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

medical report
  • Specialized
15 2.7

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

earnings report
  • Specialized
7 2.9

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

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

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

self-report inventory
  • Specialized
6.8

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

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

How Loud

blast
27 2.7
report
78 5.8
boom
195 2.1
crack
106 1.3
snap
45 3.6
click
73 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.