HONKS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word honks. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HONKS
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trumpets | nounn | |||||||
noun • pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids | ||||||||
beeps | verbv | |||||||
noun • a short high tone produced as a signal or warning verb • make a strident noise • call, summon, or alert with a beeper | ||||||||
blares | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud harsh or strident noise verb • make a strident sound • make a strident noise | ||||||||
clamors | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud harsh or strident noise • loud and persistent outcry from many people verb • make loud demands • utter or proclaim insistently and noisily • compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring | ||||||||
hoots | nounn | |||||||
noun • a loud raucous cry (as of an owl) • a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt • something of little value verb • to utter a loud clamorous shout • utter the characteristic sound of owls | ||||||||
resounds | verbv | |||||||
verb • ring or echo with sound • emit a noise | ||||||||
sounds | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • financially secure and safe • in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay noun • the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause • the subjective sensation of hearing something • mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium • the sudden occurrence of an audible event • the audible part of a transmitted signal • (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language • a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water • a large ocean inlet or deep bay adjective satellite • exercising or showing good judgment • in excellent physical condition • logically valid • having legal efficacy or force • vigorous or severe • free from moral defect • (of sleep) deep and complete • complete; thorough verb • appear in a certain way • make a certain noise or sound • give off a certain sound or sounds • announce by means of a sound • utter with vibrating vocal chords • cause to sound • measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line | ||||||||
whistles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture • the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle • a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it • acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound • an inexpensive fipple flute verb • make whistling sounds • move with, or as with, a whistling sound • utter or express by whistling • move, send, or bring as if by whistling • make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound • give a signal by whistling | ||||||||
claxon | nounn | |||||||
noun • a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles verb • make a strident noise • use the horn of a car | ||||||||
beep | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short high tone produced as a signal or warning verb • make a strident noise • call, summon, or alert with a beeper | ||||||||
blare | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud harsh or strident noise verb • make a strident sound • make a strident noise | ||||||||
cast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the actors in a play • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the visual appearance of something or someone • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal • object formed by a mold • the act of throwing dice • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • a violent throw verb • put or send forth • deposit • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet • throw forcefully • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • to remove • choose at random • formulate in a particular style or language • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
cat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis • feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats • an informal term for a youth or man • a spiteful woman gossip • the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant • a whip with nine knotted cords • a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work • any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild verb • beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
chuck | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • informal terms for a meal • the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade • a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill verb • throw carelessly • throw away • pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
cronk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • utter a hoarse sound, like a raven • cry like a goose | ||||||||
disgorge | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
puke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible • the matter ejected in vomiting verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
purge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge • an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements • an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place verb • oust politically • clear of a charge • make pure or free from sin or guilt • rid of impurities • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth • excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body) | ||||||||
regorge | verbv | |||||||
verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
regurgitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • pour or rush back • feed through the beak by regurgitating previously swallowed food • repeat after memorization • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||