n 1: a loud harsh or strident noise [syn: blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor]
2: the act of making a noisy disturbance [syn: commotion, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult]
v 1: make a resonant sound; as of artillery: "His deep voice
boomed through the hall." [syn: boom]
2: instill (into a person) by constant repetition; "he dinned
the lessons into his students"