noises

NOUN

sound that is loud or not harmonious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast buzz cacophony clamor commotion crash cry explosion roar turbulence

STRONG

babble babel bang bedlam bellow bewailing blare boisterousness boom caterwauling clang clatter detonation din discord disquiet disquietude drumming eruption fanfare fireworks fracas fuss hoo-ha hubbub hullabaloo jangle lamentation outcry pandemonium peal racket ring row shot shouting squawk stridency talk thud tumult uproar yelling yelp

WEAK

sonance uproariousness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness peace quiet silence stillness tranquility

STRONG

harmony order

Example Sentences

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noises

When our Zoom began, she apologized for the noises outside — construction, dog walkers, gardeners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

These noises do not serve a direct purpose.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

The sound effects that Smart Play produces replace the crash noises and pew-pew sounds that ordinarily come out of my son’s mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester for the past nine years, until recently, has been making noises for a while about wanting to take over leadership of the Labour Party.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

When she started talking about abandoned forts with old passageways, Teddy and Freddy threw their heads back and made snoring noises.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova