Synonyms for knell

Synonyms for (noun) knell

Synonyms: knell

Definition: the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something

Similar words: bell, toll

Definition: the sound of a bell being struck

Usage: saved by the bell; she heard the distant toll of church bells


Synonyms for (verb) knell

Synonyms: knell, ring

Definition: make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

Usage: Ring the bells; My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church

Similar words: sound

Definition: cause to sound

Usage: sound the bell; sound a certain note


Synonyms: knell

Definition: ring as in announcing death

Similar words: ring, peal

Definition: sound loudly and sonorously

Usage: the bells rang


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