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

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

She recommended pet owners learn the schedule of any nearby fireworks shows and make sure their pet is inside ahead of time — loud noises or bright, flashing lights could scare them away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

Tuchel must hope he is not having to keep his fingers crossed while making those optimistic noises about James' fitness.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Instead, he turned, and still making those deep grunting noises, he walked up within two feet of a trap and stopped.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls