BRAYING

Of 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."

(by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.

"He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."

To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.

To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.

(by extension) To hit (someone or something).

An act or sound of braying.