to thunder
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3.2
- verb
- /ˈθʌndər/
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- Editorial boards and pundits thundered that this was the end of democracy as we know it.
Examples
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Senator James Eastland of Mississippi thundered that Kennedy's legislation amounted to "a complete blueprint for a totalitarian state."
Academic text (2003) -
But Nathan now realizes that Sophie is an excellent liar, which leads him to thunder: "Poland."
Academic text (2016) -
"Do not ask questions on matters which are not your concern!" thundered the Chief.
Fiction book (1991) -
Otherwise, Pat might bring all the boys up here thundering for our release.
Fiction book (1990) -
Just then, the Bronx express came thundering through...
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"Follow that advice," Father thundered, "and you'll have to turn into a mute!"
Fiction book (1991) -
The Rangers watch as Hornitor and Scorpitron come THUNDERING down the street toward them.
Fiction book (1995) -
In the foreground, five men on horseback appear over a ridge, thundering toward us.
Fiction book (1992) -
The newsroom was summoned to an hours-long meeting during which editors thundered about the dignity of the good Gray Lady.
Academic text (2011) -
The crowd began to thunder with excitement as the band started playing.
Synonyms
935
1.0
To make a noise that others can hear
430
1.0
To make a clear sound like a bell that can be heard far away
270
2.5
To make a long deep sound like thunder or drums
98
1.0
To make a loud deep continuous sound like an animal, crowd, or machine
66
4.1
To make a sudden very loud sound that startles people
33
3.4
To make a deep loud sound like thunder or a cannon
26
3.6
To make a loud clear sound that people can hear far away
19
3.9
Make a loud, high sound like an elephant or loudly say something to show pride
11
5.3
To fill a room with a loud sound that echoes
1
5.7
To make a deep loud sound that can be heard far away
To speak loudly so many people can hear, often using a cone-shaped tube
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Compounds
A small reddish snake that looks like a worm and lives in eastern United States woodlands
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Etymology
Thunder as a verb comes from the noun thunder and originally meant 'to make a loud, deep noise' like a storm, so it also came to mean to shout in a very strong way. That's why when someone 'thunders' they speak loudly and with force.