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).