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Meaning of the word bray in English

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bray

US /breɪ/
UK /breɪ/
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Noun

1.

the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule

Example:
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We heard the donkey's loud bray from the field.
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The sudden bray startled the children.
Synonym:
hee-haw donkey's cry
2.

a loud, harsh, or unpleasant sound

Example:
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The old machine gave a loud bray before it finally broke down.
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His laughter was more of a harsh bray than a joyful sound.
Synonym:
blare honk squawk shriek

Verb

1.

to make the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule

Example:
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The donkey began to bray loudly as we approached.
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He heard the mules braying in the distance.
Synonym:
hee-haw
2.

to speak or utter in a loud, harsh, or unpleasant voice

Example:
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He tends to bray his opinions rather than discuss them calmly.
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The speaker continued to bray about his achievements, ignoring the audience's boredom.
Synonym:
blare shout yell bellow rant
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