braying
verb
Meaning
- Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
- (by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
- To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
- To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
- (by extension) To hit (someone or something).
- An act or sound of braying.
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