raucous

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ADJ.

behind, disturbed, over

VERB + RAUCOUS

accommodate, committed

RAUCOUS + NOUN

argument, atmosphere, behavior, comrade, drunkards, home, ruckus

PREP.

in, with

ADV.

such

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adj

1

Harsh and rough-sounding.

At night, raucous ruckus took place in the swamp.

2

Disorderly and boisterous.

Acts of vandalism were committed by a raucous gang of drunkards.

In a raucous atmosphere, it was an unforgiving and physical contest from the start. Grant Hanley conceded the first free-kick within the opening 20 seconds, setting the tone for a busy and thankless evening for Serbian referee Milorad Mazic.

3

Loud and annoying.

The new neighbors had a raucous ruction in the small hours last night.

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adjective — unpleasantly loud and harsh

strident

adjective — disturbing the public peace

rowdy

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At night, raucous ruckus took place in the swamp.

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Acts of vandalism were committed by a raucous gang of drunkards.

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In a raucous atmosphere, it was an unforgiving and physical contest from the start. Grant Hanley conceded the first free-kick within the opening 20 seconds, setting the tone for a busy and thankless e

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Parliament members had a raucous argument over the Wiretapping Law.

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Could I really afford to accommodate such a raucous comrade?

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After conceding an early goal, we drew level on the half hour. With our raucous home support behind us, we didn't want half-time to come.

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