roar (EN)

verb, noun

verb “roar”

1. (of animals, especially lions) to make a loud, deep, continuous sound
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   The lion roared to assert its dominance over the pride.
2. to make a loud, deep sound because of strong emotion such as anger or pain
   She roared in frustration when she missed the last train home.
3. to shout loudly; to proclaim loudly
   The drill sergeant roared commands at the new recruits.
4. to laugh loudly
   The audience roared at the comedian's jokes.
5. (of things like thunder, engines, or crowds) to make a loud, deep, continuous noise
   The thunder roared throughout the night, keeping everyone awake.
6. (figuratively) to move quickly and powerfully
   The race car roared down the track at incredible speed.

noun “roar”

1. a loud, deep, continuous sound made by an animal, especially a lion
   The lion let out a powerful roar that echoed through the jungle.
2. a loud, deep sound made by a person expressing strong emotion such as anger or pain
   He let out a roar of frustration when he realized he was late.
3. a loud continuous noise made by something like thunder, engines, or crowds
   We could hear the roar of the ocean from our hotel room.
4. an outburst of loud laughter
   The audience's roars filled the theater after the punchline.