Meaning & use
bellowed
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Shouted or roared loudly, typically in anger, pain, or excitement.
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The coach bellowed instructions from the sideline.
He bellowed in frustration when the printer jammed again.
A note on using this word
Often implies a deep, powerful voice, evoking the sound of a large animal such as a bull.
Words with a similar meaning
roaredyelled
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Words with an opposite meaning
whisperedmurmured
Another way to use it
2. noun
A loud, deep roaring sound
The bellow of the foghorn echoed across the harbor.
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