bellowed

VERB

holler

Synonyms

STRONG

bark bawl bay blare bluster bray call clamor cry howl low roar rout scream shout shriek wail whoop yawp yell yelp

WEAK

beller

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet whimper

Example Sentences

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Glowing in their victories, Hegseth bellowed, “Can you believe I just started a war?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"This does not slip," bellowed an emotional Liverpool skipper after a 3-2 win at Manchester City made it 10 on the spin and put the Reds on the brink of a first title since 1990.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"Assemble!" someone bellowed in the prison corridor, cutting through the silence.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

“Purdue sucks!” he bellowed to thunderous applause, “So does Michigan and Ohio State!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

A red fire dragon bellowed hot flames over the water dragon’s head, its ruby eyes glittering madly.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack