croon -
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
In her younger days, Wilma would be spellbound when she heard Frank Sinatra crooning to her over the radio.
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screech -
A loud, harsh, piercing cry
When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.
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murmur -
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
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stammer -
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.
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blare -
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
The car horn blared along with all of the other car horns as the traffic jam caused drivers to be upset.
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amplify -
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
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sizzle -
A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking
The sizzle of hot dogs on the grill is a familiar sound on Memorial Day weekend.
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vociferous -
To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly
At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.
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tinkle -
To make a light, clear ringing sound
The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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mumble -
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he said that Gary would mumble too much.
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ruckus -
A disturbance or commotion
When the fire alarm went off, the rushing crowd caused a ruckus on their way out.
