croak

intransitive verb

1. to make a deep, hoarse sound, as that of a frog or raven
2. to speak in deep, hoarse tones
3. to talk dismally; foretell evil or misfortune; grumble
4. Slang to die

Origin: ME croken < OE *cracian < cræcettan, to make sounds like a raven < IE base *ger- (> crake, crane, crow), of echoic orig.

transitive verb

1. to utter in deep, hoarse tones
2. Slang to kill

noun