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roar vs squall

squall vs roar

roar and squall both are nouns.

roar and squall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roar Yes No Yes No
squall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, squall is a hypernym of roar; that is, squall is a word with a broader meaning than roar:
  • roar: emit long loud cries
  • squall: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of roar include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, yell.
As verbs, squall is a hyponym of roar; that is, squall is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than roar:
  • roar: emit long loud cries
  • squall: make high-pitched, whiney noises
Other hyponyms of roar include waul, wawl.
roar (noun) squall (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
a deep prolonged loud noise
the sound made by a lion
roar (verb) squall (verb)
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily utter a sudden loud cry
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles make high-pitched, whiney noises
emit long loud cries blow in a squall
utter words loudly and forcefully
make a loud noise, as of animal
act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way
Difference between roar and squall

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