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1.verbOf an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry."Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."
2.verb(by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray."He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."
3.verbTo make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
4.verbTo crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
5.verb(by extension) To hit (someone or something).