CHANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHANT?

Need another word that means the same as “chant”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “chant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Chant” are: shout, cry, slogan, rallying call, war cry, chorus, chanting, incantation, intonation, recitation, singing, song, recitative, mantra, cantillate, intonate, intone, tone, sing, carol, incant, recite

Chant as a Noun

Definitions of "Chant" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chant” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.
• A repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual.
• The style of music consisting of chants.
• A short musical passage in two or more phrases used for singing unmetrical words; a psalm or canticle sung to such music.
• A repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a crowd.

Synonyms of "Chant" as a noun (14 Words)

chanting	A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.
chorus	A section of text spoken by the chorus in drama. A chorus of boos.
cry	A fit of weeping. There was a cry of Silence.
incantation	A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. An incantation to raise the dead.
intonation	The rise and fall of the voice in speaking. Poor woodwind intonation at the opening.
mantra	A Vedic hymn. A mantra is given to a trainee meditator when his teacher initiates him.
rallying call	A large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm.
recitation	A public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance. The program included songs and recitations of well loved poems.
recitative	A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech. Singing in recitative.
shout	A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention. Do you want another drink My shout.
singing	The act of singing vocal music. My mother had a beautiful singing voice.
slogan	A motto associated with a political party or movement or other group. Students were chanting slogans.
song	A musical composition suggestive of a song. A bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age.
war cry	A legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply.

Usage Examples of "Chant" as a noun

• He was whispering something, repeating it like a chant or a mantra.
• Gregorian chant.
• A group of young people set up a chant of ‘Why are we waiting.

Chant as a Verb

Definitions of "Chant" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chant” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Sing or intone (a psalm, canticle, or sacred text.
• Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm.
• Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically.
• Say or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone.

Synonyms of "Chant" as a verb (10 Words)

cantillate	Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm. He cantillated the verses of the ancient Avesta.
carol	Sing Christmas carols. Goodbye he carolled.
chorus	(of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time. Yes the children chorused.
incant	Chant or intone. Priests were incanting psalms round her body.
intonate	Say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice. Please intonate with sadness.
intone	Say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice. All rise intoned the usher.
recite	Recite in elocution. Recite a poem.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. Anyone shooting a hole in one must shout for all players present on the course.
sing	Sing in accompaniment to a song or piece of music. We sing along to all the songs.
tone	Change the color or tone of. Push ups help tone your abs.

Usage Examples of "Chant" as a verb

• The rabbi chanted a prayer.
• Priests and choir chant the story of the resurrection.
• Protesters were chanting slogans.
• Everyone was singing and chanting.
• The students chanted the same slogan over and over again.

Associations of "Chant" (30 Words)

brand	Burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership of animals. The seller had branded the animal with his grandfather s name.
campaign	Go on a campaign go off to war. A desert campaign.
claim	Lay claim to as of an idea. If no one claims the items they will become Crown property.
competitor	The contestant you hope to defeat. Our main industrial competitors.
contestant	A person who participates in competitions. An anxious contestant on a television quiz show.
controvert	Prove to be false or incorrect. The views in the article have been controverted.
demonstrator	A piece of merchandise which can be tested by potential buyers. She was appointed demonstrator in botany at Newnham College.
disagree	Be of different opinions. The results disagree with the findings reported so far.
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. He was sent off for dissent.
dissenter	A member of a non-established Church; a Nonconformist.
dissentient	In opposition to a majority or official opinion. Dissentient voices were castigated as hopeless bureaucrats.
dissident	Disagreeing, especially with a majority. The measure was supported by dissident Tories.
mascot	A character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure. The team s dolphin mascot.
motto	A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution. They were developing the use of leitmotifs or mottoes that appear throughout an opera.
nonconformist	Not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought. She was a nonconformist an individualist.
objection	(law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality. His view is open to objection.
objector	A person who dissents from some established policy. Objectors to the housing plans.
oppose	Be against; express opposition to. A candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest.
protest	Write or obtain a protest in regard to a bill. They finished the game under protest to the league president.
protester	A person who dissents from some established policy. The decision was hailed by protesters against the closure as a triumph.
rebut	Prove to be false or incorrect. He had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends.
recusant	Of or denoting a recusant. Support for the exiled King was greatest among Catholic recusants.
remonstrance	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. Angry remonstrances in the Commons.
saying	A collection of short, pithy expressions identified with a particular person, especially a political or religious leader. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
shibboleth	A manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people. Liberal shibboleths about education.
slogan	A Scottish Highland war cry. Students were chanting slogans.
stickle	A section of river where the bed slopes and the water is shallow and runs swiftly; a rapid.
tone	A steady sound without overtones. A certain amount of daily exercise is essential to maintain proper body tone and function.
trademark	Mark with or register as a trademark. The company trademarked their new gadget.
truism	An obvious truth. The truism that you get what you pay for.