List of 52 Verbs of Sound


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Sound and sound-making can be expressed with multiple different verbs with different shades of meaning. Need some verbs of sound? See this collection of useful terms.
babble crackle neigh screech
bang creak patter sizzle
blare crunch ping snort
blast drone plop splash
boo gasp pop squeak
buzz grind puff swish
chant gurgle purr thud
cheer hiss ramble tick
chirp howl rattle tinkle
clang hum roar whimper
clatter jingle rustle whine
click moan scrape whir
clink moo scream whoosh