Synonyms of chanting

chanting

verb

present participle of chant

1

as in singing

to utter in musical or drawn out tones

the frustrated crowd at the rock concert started to chant, "We want the show to start!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• singing
• intoning
• roaring
• intonating
• bellowing
• chorusing
• belting
• chiming

2

as in vocalizing

to produce musical sounds with the voice

monks chanting fervently at matins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• singing
• vocalizing
• humming
• caroling
• crooning
• warbling
• descanting
• trilling
• lilting
• trolling
• quavering
• yodeling
• serenading
• slurring
• harmonizing
• belting
• sharping
• scatting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chanting

The rest of the story — the rest of why the crowd was chanting for him — could be explained by everything else, though. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

Soon, the police were there in force, but the dedication of the outraged, chanting crowd demanding the men’s release ensured this would be no ordinary standoff. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Students were recorded chanting against the morality police and political repression. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

With the crowd chanting, Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy left Beckham on the field for a second consecutive snap. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

As Chenal was being carted off, fans began chanting his name. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

In fact, until the end, the fans treated it like a typical late-season Sun game from years past, when the franchise was a perennial playoff contender, cheering, chanting, getting after the refs at all the right moments. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Protesters were seen lining the streets, some chanting, some holding Mexican flags. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Sheik and Sater were practicing Buddhists who met while chanting. — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026