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reverberating

/rɪˈvɜːbəreɪtɪŋ/

/rɪˈvɜrbəreɪtɪŋ/

Translations

reverberatinggerund / present participle

/rɪˈvɜːbəreɪtɪŋ/

/rɪˈvɜrˌbərˌeɪtɪŋ/

More precise classification; the word is a present participle used adjectivally.

résonnantSe dit surtout d’un son qui se propage et se répercute.

The reverberating noise of the thunder filled the valley.

Le bruit résonnant du tonnerre a rempli la vallée.

Additional translations

retentissantSens figuré : dont l’effet se prolonge ou se fait sentir longtemps.

Synonyms

reverberateverb

reverberating

Gerund

reverberated

Past Simple

reverberated

Past Participle

reverberating

Gerund

/rɪˈvɜːbəreɪt/

/rɪˈvɜrbəreɪt/

résonner

The sound of the church bells reverberated through the valley.

Le son des cloches de l'église a résonné dans toute la vallée.

se répercuterSens figuré.

The impact of the decision will reverberate throughout the industry for years.

L'impact de la décision se répercutera sur tout le secteur pendant des années.

Additional translations

renvoyerSens rare / archaïque.

réverbérerSoutenu; surtout pour la lumière, la chaleur ou le son renvoyé.

Synonyms

Definitions

reverberatinggerund / present participle

Characterized by a sound that is repeated or echoed.

The reverberating noise of the thunder filled the valley.

Having a prolonged or continuing effect.

The reverberating impact of the decision was felt throughout the community.

reverberateverb

To echo or resound repeatedly.

The sound of the church bells reverberated through the valley.

To have a continuing and serious effect.

The impact of the decision will reverberate throughout the industry for years.

To reflect or send back (sound, heat, light, etc.) repeatedly.

The canyon walls reverberated the hikers' shouts.

To drive back or repel (a physical force, blow, etc.); to cause to rebound.

The heavy shield reverberated the impact of the spear.