100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "croak"
Definition
Croak (verb): To make a deep, hoarse sound, typically associated with the vocalizations of frogs or the sound of a person speaking in a rough or weak voice, often indicating discomfort or distress. It can also refer to the act of dying or being on the verge of death.
Synonyms
- Caw
- Grunt
- Croon
- Gurgle
- Bark
- Groan
- Wheeze
Antonyms
- Whisper
- Sing
- Speak clearly
- Shout
- Cheer
Examples
- The frog began to croak as the sun set over the pond.
- After yelling all day, my voice started to croak.
- The old tree seemed to croak in the wind as if it were alive.
- He tried to sing, but his throat was too dry and he could only croak.
- The dying man could barely croak out his last words.
- With a harsh croak, the raven landed on the fence.
- She let out a croak of disbelief when she heard the news.
- The toad would croak loudly whenever it rained.
- As he spoke, his voice began to croak, making it hard for anyone to understand him.
- The old man would often croak when he laughed too hard.
- When the lights went out, I could only croak in the darkness.
- The hen began to croak as it laid its eggs.
- After the long hike, he could only croak a few words.
- The wind made the shutters croak against the house.
- "Don't croak at me like that," she said, annoyed by his tone.
- The children laughed as the frog continued to croak by the water's edge.
- He tried to whisper, but all that came out was a croak.
- The eerie croak of the owl echoed through the night.
- The comedian’s voice started to croak halfway through the set.
- The old car would croak whenever it tried to start.
- I could hear the frogs croak from my window each night.
- She gave a little croak of surprise when she saw the gift.
- The crowd went silent, and all you could hear was his croak.
- The teacher warned the students not to croak during the presentation.
- The sound of the croak was haunting in the stillness of the night.
- He was so tired he could only manage a croak in response.
- The frog's croak was a signal that spring had arrived.
- "Don't croak at me like that," he said, trying to sound serious.
- The old man would often croak tales of his youth.
- A loud croak interrupted the peaceful evening.
- She let out a croak when she realized she forgot her keys.
- The croak of the bullfrog could be heard from miles away.
- I couldn't help but croak in laughter at his silly antics.
- The foghorn's croak could be heard over the crashing waves.
- As the storm approached, the frogs began to croak incessantly.
- His voice was barely more than a croak after the long meeting.
- The croak of the toad was loud enough to wake the neighbors.
- She was so startled she could only croak an incoherent response.
- The ghostly croak of the raven sent chills down my spine.
- After the concert, my voice was just a croak.
- The croak of the old door creaking open echoed in the empty hall.
- He could barely croak out the words of the song.
- The croak from the pond reminded me of summer nights spent outdoors.
- The loud croak startled the children playing nearby.
- "I feel like I'm going to croak if I don't get some water," he joked.
- The tired puppy let out a soft croak as it settled down.
- The old man would sometimes croak like a frog to entertain the kids.
- I heard a croak in the distance as I walked through the woods.
- The doctor said my throat would heal, but for now, I could only croak.
- The croak of the wind through the trees sounded like whispers.
- She was so nervous that her voice came out as a mere croak.
- The loud croak of the bass made the entire room vibrate.
- The croak of the dying campfire was a sad sound.
- He tried to speak but could only manage a weak croak.
- The croak of the frog was a comforting sound on a summer night.
- She let out a croak when she saw the snake slithering by.
- The croak of the old machinery was deafening in the quiet factory.
- He gave a croak of laughter at the silly joke.
- The croak of the ghost was enough to scare everyone.
- The frog's croak was a reminder of nature's beauty.
- "Don't croak at me like that," she said, rolling her eyes.
- The dying plant seemed to croak for water.
- His voice was reduced to a croak after the lengthy speech.
- We could hear the croak of the frogs from our campsite.
- The croak of the bird signaled the start of dawn.
- He could only manage a croak as he tried to explain himself.
- The croak of the bullfrog was music to my ears.
- A loud croak interrupted our conversation, causing us to laugh.
- The croak of the crow signaled bad luck in the village.
- She tried to sing but could only croak a few notes.
- The croak of the wind through the trees was haunting.
- I heard a faint croak and turned to see the frog jump away.
- The croak of the old man filled the room with nostalgia.
- The heavy rain triggered a chorus of croaks from the frogs.
- The croak of the dying engine was a sign it needed repairs.
- He raised his voice, but it only came out as a croak.
- The croak from the depths of the swamp sent shivers down my spine.
- The little boy tried to croak like a frog, much to everyone's amusement.
- The croak of the raven heralded a change in the weather.
- After a long day, all I could do was croak at my friends.
- The loud croak from the back of the classroom drew everyone's attention.
- Her voice was just a croak after the long night of singing.
- The peaceful night was interrupted by the croak of a lonely frog.
- He tried to shout, but all that came out was a croak.
- The croak of the old radio made it hard to understand the news.
- The old tree seemed to croak under the weight of the snow.
- The unexpected croak startled everyone at the picnic.
- He could barely croak out his name after the long hike.
- The croak of the bullfrog was a familiar sound in the marsh.
- "Don't croak at me; I can hear you perfectly," she replied.
- The wind made the shutters croak, creating an eerie atmosphere.
- She let out a croak of frustration when she missed the bus.
- The croak of the dying engine signaled the end of our journey.
- The crow's croak echoed through the empty streets.
- As the night grew darker, the croak of frogs filled the air.
- He tried to speak, but his voice was only a croak.
- The croak from the depths of the swamp reminded me of horror stories.
- The tired puppy could only emit a soft croak as it fell asleep.
- The croak of the distant thunder warned us of the storm to come.
- She was so shocked that she could only manage a weak croak of surprise.