Sounds or a sound, especially when loud, confused, or disagreeable

• babel

  1. A confusion of sounds or voices:
  2. (Bible, place, proper) A city in Shinar in which Noah's descendants tried to build a very high tower to reach heaven and were prevented by God from doing so by a confusion of tongues: Gen. 11:1-9
  3. A scene or situation of confusion:

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  1. A confusion of sounds or voices:
  2. (Bible, place, proper) A city in Shinar in which Noah's descendants tried to build a very high tower to reach heaven and were prevented by God from doing so by a confusion of tongues: Gen. 11:1-9
  3. A scene or situation of confusion:

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• clamor

  1. A loud outcry; uproar
  2. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.
  3. A vehement, continued expression of the general feeling or of public opinion; loud demand or complaint

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  1. A loud outcry; uproar
  2. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.
  3. A vehement, continued expression of the general feeling or of public opinion; loud demand or complaint

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• din

  1. A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds.
  2. Any of various international technical standards, as for electronic equipment or photographic film, set by the German association Deutsches Institut für Normung
  3. A loud, continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar

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  1. A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds.
  2. Any of various international technical standards, as for electronic equipment or photographic film, set by the German association Deutsches Institut für Normung
  3. A loud, continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar

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• hubbub

  1. A loud confusing noise:
  2. A confused situation; a tumult:
  3. A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

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  1. A loud confusing noise:
  2. A confused situation; a tumult:
  3. A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

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• hullabaloo

  1. A loud noise or a condition of noisy confusion.
  2. Loud noise and confusion; hubbub

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  1. A loud noise or a condition of noisy confusion.
  2. Loud noise and confusion; hubbub

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• pandemonium

  1. Wild disorder, noise, or confusion
  2. (Place, proper) The capital of Hell in Milton's Paradise Lost
  3. A condition or scene of noisy confusion:

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  1. Wild disorder, noise, or confusion
  2. (Place, proper) The capital of Hell in Milton's Paradise Lost
  3. A condition or scene of noisy confusion:

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• racket

  1. (Archaic) A period of lively, exciting social life or revelry
  2. A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to allow walking on marshy or soft ground.
  3. A noisy confusion; loud and confused talk or activity; uproar

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  1. (Archaic) A period of lively, exciting social life or revelry
  2. A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to allow walking on marshy or soft ground.
  3. A noisy confusion; loud and confused talk or activity; uproar

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• rumpus

  1. A noisy clamor.
  2. A noisy, sometimes violent disturbance; noise and confusion; a quarrel.
  3. (Informal) An uproar or commotion

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  1. A noisy clamor.
  2. A noisy, sometimes violent disturbance; noise and confusion; a quarrel.
  3. (Informal) An uproar or commotion

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• tumult

  1. A disorderly commotion or disturbance:
  2. Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar
  3. Confusion; agitation; disturbance

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  1. A disorderly commotion or disturbance:
  2. Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar
  3. Confusion; agitation; disturbance

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• uproar

  1. An impassioned protest or heated controversy:
  2. A condition of noisy excitement and confusion; a tumult:
  3. Loud, confused noise; din

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  1. An impassioned protest or heated controversy:
  2. A condition of noisy excitement and confusion; a tumult:
  3. Loud, confused noise; din

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The sensation caused by vibrating wave motion that is perceived by the organs of hearing

• sonance

  1. A tune
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  3. (Obs.) A sound

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  1. A tune
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
  3. (Obs.) A sound

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• sound

  1. The distance over which something can be heard:
  2. (Linguistics) An articulation made by the vocal apparatus:
  3. A distinctive noise:

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  1. The distance over which something can be heard:
  2. (Linguistics) An articulation made by the vocal apparatus:
  3. A distinctive noise:

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To make (information) generally known

• advertise

  1. To tell about or praise (a product, service, etc.) publicly, as through newspapers, handbills, radio, television, etc., so as to make people want to buy it
  2. To call the public's attention to things for sale or rent, help wanted, etc., as by printed or broadcast notices; sponsor advertisements
  3. To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales. [from 19th c.]

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  1. To tell about or praise (a product, service, etc.) publicly, as through newspapers, handbills, radio, television, etc., so as to make people want to buy it
  2. To call the public's attention to things for sale or rent, help wanted, etc., as by printed or broadcast notices; sponsor advertisements
  3. To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales. [from 19th c.]

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• blaze

  1. To make known publicly; spread the news of; proclaim
  2. To prepare or lead (the way in an endeavor):
  3. To give off a strong, vivid light; shine very brightly; glare

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  1. To make known publicly; spread the news of; proclaim
  2. To prepare or lead (the way in an endeavor):
  3. To give off a strong, vivid light; shine very brightly; glare

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• blazon

  1. (Heraldry) To describe (a coat of arms) in proper terms.
  2. To display conspicuously or publicly.
  3. To paint or depict (a coat of arms) with accurate detail.

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  1. (Heraldry) To describe (a coat of arms) in proper terms.
  2. To display conspicuously or publicly.
  3. To paint or depict (a coat of arms) with accurate detail.

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• broadcast

  1. To transmit a message or signal via radio waves or electronic means
  2. In a scattered manner.
  3. To spread (information, gossip, etc.) widely

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  1. To transmit a message or signal via radio waves or electronic means
  2. In a scattered manner.
  3. To spread (information, gossip, etc.) widely

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• bruit

  1. (US, archaic British) to spread, promulgate or disseminate a rumour, news etc.
  2. To spread a report of; rumor
  3. To spread news of; repeat.

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  1. (US, archaic British) to spread, promulgate or disseminate a rumour, news etc.
  2. To spread a report of; rumor
  3. To spread news of; repeat.

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• circulate

  1. To spread widely among persons or places; disseminate:
  2. To cause to move about or be distributed:
  3. To be distributed to a circle or mass of readers or collectors

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  1. To spread widely among persons or places; disseminate:
  2. To cause to move about or be distributed:
  3. To be distributed to a circle or mass of readers or collectors

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• disseminate

  1. To scatter far and wide; spread abroad, as if sowing; promulgate widely
  2. To spread abroad; promulgate:
  3. To become diffused; spread.

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  1. To scatter far and wide; spread abroad, as if sowing; promulgate widely
  2. To spread abroad; promulgate:
  3. To become diffused; spread.

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• promulgate

  1. To make widespread
  2. To make known the terms of (a new or proposed law or statute)
  3. To put (a law, for example) into effect by formal public announcement.

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  1. To make widespread
  2. To make known the terms of (a new or proposed law or statute)
  3. To put (a law, for example) into effect by formal public announcement.

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• propagate

  1. To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production; -- applied to animals and plants; as, to propagate a breed of horses or sheep; to propagate a species of fruit tree.
  2. To cause to extend to a broader area or larger number; spread:
  3. To cause to spread to extend; to impel or continue forward in space; as, to propagate sound or light.

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  1. To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production; -- applied to animals and plants; as, to propagate a breed of horses or sheep; to propagate a species of fruit tree.
  2. To cause to extend to a broader area or larger number; spread:
  3. To cause to spread to extend; to impel or continue forward in space; as, to propagate sound or light.

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• spread

  1. To cover with a layer:
  2. To distribute widely:
  3. To be extended or enlarged:

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  1. To cover with a layer:
  2. To distribute widely:
  3. To be extended or enlarged:

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To engage in or spread gossip

• blab

  1. To give away (a secret) in idle chatter
  2. (Intransitive) To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
  3. To reveal (secret matters), especially through indiscreet or unreserved talk.

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  1. To give away (a secret) in idle chatter
  2. (Intransitive) To tell tales; to gossip without reserve or discretion.
  3. To reveal (secret matters), especially through indiscreet or unreserved talk.

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• gossip

  1. To engage in or spread gossip:
  2. To be a gossip or engage in gossip

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  1. To engage in or spread gossip:
  2. To be a gossip or engage in gossip

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• rumor

  1. To spread or tell by rumor.

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  1. To spread or tell by rumor.

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• talk

  1. To speak or know how to speak (a language or a language variety):
  2. To utter or pronounce words:
  3. To speak about or discuss (something) or give expression to (something):

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  1. To speak or know how to speak (a language or a language variety):
  2. To utter or pronounce words:
  3. To speak about or discuss (something) or give expression to (something):

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• tattle

  1. To reveal (something about someone) to another, as through gossiping.
  2. To reveal other people's secrets; tell tales
  3. To talk idly; chatter; gossip

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  1. To reveal (something about someone) to another, as through gossiping.
  2. To reveal other people's secrets; tell tales
  3. To talk idly; chatter; gossip

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• tittle-tattle

  1. To spread gossip
  2. To engage in such gossip
  3. To talk idly or foolishly; gossip.

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  1. To spread gossip
  2. To engage in such gossip
  3. To talk idly or foolishly; gossip.

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• whisper

  1. To tell (something) to (someone) privately or as a secret
  2. To say or tell privately or secretly.
  3. To talk quietly or furtively, as in gossiping, maligning, or plotting

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  1. To tell (something) to (someone) privately or as a secret
  2. To say or tell privately or secretly.
  3. To talk quietly or furtively, as in gossiping, maligning, or plotting

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A sound

• sound

  1. The distance over which something can be heard:
  2. (Linguistics) An articulation made by the vocal apparatus:
  3. A distinctive noise:

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  1. The distance over which something can be heard:
  2. (Linguistics) An articulation made by the vocal apparatus:
  3. A distinctive noise:

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• sonance

  1. A tune
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
  3. (Obs.) A sound

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  1. A tune
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
  3. (Obs.) A sound

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• something heard

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• something audible

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• impact of sound waves

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Clamor

• din

  1. A loud noise; a cacophony or loud commotion.
  2. A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds.
  3. A loud, continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar

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  1. A loud noise; a cacophony or loud commotion.
  2. A jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds.
  3. A loud, continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar

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• racket

  1. A wooden paddle, as one used in table tennis.
  2. A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to allow walking on marshy or soft ground.
  3. A noisy confusion; loud and confused talk or activity; uproar

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  1. A wooden paddle, as one used in table tennis.
  2. A broad wooden shoe or patten for a man or horse, to allow walking on marshy or soft ground.
  3. A noisy confusion; loud and confused talk or activity; uproar

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• uproar

  1. A condition of noisy excitement and confusion; a tumult:
  2. An impassioned protest or heated controversy:
  3. Loud, confused noise; din

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  1. A condition of noisy excitement and confusion; a tumult:
  2. An impassioned protest or heated controversy:
  3. Loud, confused noise; din

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• clamor

  1. A loud outcry; uproar
  2. A vehement, continued expression of the general feeling or of public opinion; loud demand or complaint
  3. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.

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  1. A loud outcry; uproar
  2. A vehement, continued expression of the general feeling or of public opinion; loud demand or complaint
  3. A loud noise or outcry; a hubbub.

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• hubbub

  1. A confused situation; a tumult:
  2. A loud confusing noise:
  3. A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

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  1. A confused situation; a tumult:
  2. A loud confusing noise:
  3. A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

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• tumult

  1. A disorderly commotion or disturbance:
  2. Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar
  3. Confusion; agitation; disturbance

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  1. A disorderly commotion or disturbance:
  2. Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar
  3. Confusion; agitation; disturbance

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• commotion

  1. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub:
  2. A condition of turbulent motion.
  3. A noisy rushing about; confusion; bustle

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  1. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub:
  2. A condition of turbulent motion.
  3. A noisy rushing about; confusion; bustle

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• hullabaloo

  1. A loud noise or a condition of noisy confusion.
  2. Loud noise and confusion; hubbub

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  1. A loud noise or a condition of noisy confusion.
  2. Loud noise and confusion; hubbub

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• fanfare

  1. A very brief musical piece serving as to introduce a dignitary or announcement
  2. A loud flourish of trumpets
  3. (Music) A loud flourish of brass instruments, especially trumpets.

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  1. A very brief musical piece serving as to introduce a dignitary or announcement
  2. A loud flourish of trumpets
  3. (Music) A loud flourish of brass instruments, especially trumpets.

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• cry

  1. A rallying call or signal:
  2. A loud utterance of an emotion, such as fear, anger, or despair.
  3. A loud vocal sound expressing pain, anger, fright, joy, etc.

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  1. A rallying call or signal:
  2. A loud utterance of an emotion, such as fear, anger, or despair.
  3. A loud vocal sound expressing pain, anger, fright, joy, etc.

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• outcry

  1. A crying out
  2. A loud cry or uproar
  3. A loud cry or clamor.

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  1. A crying out
  2. A loud cry or uproar
  3. A loud cry or clamor.

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• shouting

  1. The action of the verb to shout.

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  1. The action of the verb to shout.

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• yelling

  1. The act of producing a yell.

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  1. The act of producing a yell.

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• fracas

  1. A noisy fight or loud quarrel; brawl

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  1. A noisy fight or loud quarrel; brawl

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• pandemonium

  1. Wild disorder, noise, or confusion
  2. (Place, proper) The capital of Hell in Milton's Paradise Lost
  3. A condition or scene of noisy confusion:

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  1. Wild disorder, noise, or confusion
  2. (Place, proper) The capital of Hell in Milton's Paradise Lost
  3. A condition or scene of noisy confusion:

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• bedlam

  1. (Archaic) Any insane asylum
  2. (Place, proper) An old insane asylum (in full, St. Mary of Bethlehem), later a hospital for the mentally ill, in London
  3. Any place or condition of noise and confusion

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  1. (Archaic) Any insane asylum
  2. (Place, proper) An old insane asylum (in full, St. Mary of Bethlehem), later a hospital for the mentally ill, in London
  3. Any place or condition of noise and confusion

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• turbulence

  1. The state or quality of being turbulent:
  2. An instance or type of such state or disturbance.
  3. (Uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

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  1. The state or quality of being turbulent:
  2. An instance or type of such state or disturbance.
  3. (Uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

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• uproariousness

  1. Noisy riot or hilarity; uproar.

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  1. Noisy riot or hilarity; uproar.

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• boisterousness

  1. The characteristic of being boisterous.

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  1. The characteristic of being boisterous.

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• clamorousness

  1. The state or quality of being clamorous.

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  1. The state or quality of being clamorous.

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• babel

  1. A confusion of sounds or voices:
  2. Any confusion of voices or sounds; tumult
  3. A scene or situation of confusion:

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  1. A confusion of sounds or voices:
  2. Any confusion of voices or sounds; tumult
  3. A scene or situation of confusion:

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• shivaree

  1. A noisy mock serenade for newlyweds.
  2. A noisy demonstration or celebration; esp., a mock serenade with kettles, horns, etc. to a couple on their wedding night; charivari

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  1. A noisy mock serenade for newlyweds.
  2. A noisy demonstration or celebration; esp., a mock serenade with kettles, horns, etc. to a couple on their wedding night; charivari

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• charivari

  1. Shivaree

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  1. Shivaree

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• cacophony

  1. Harsh, jarring sound; dissonance
  2. The use of harsh or discordant sounds in literary composition, as for poetic effect.
  3. Jarring, discordant sound; dissonance:

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  1. Harsh, jarring sound; dissonance
  2. The use of harsh or discordant sounds in literary composition, as for poetic effect.
  3. Jarring, discordant sound; dissonance:

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• dissonance

  1. (Music) A combination of tones contextually considered to suggest unrelieved tension and require resolution.
  2. Lack of agreement, consistency, or harmony; conflict:
  3. An inharmonious sound or combination of sounds; discord

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  1. (Music) A combination of tones contextually considered to suggest unrelieved tension and require resolution.
  2. Lack of agreement, consistency, or harmony; conflict:
  3. An inharmonious sound or combination of sounds; discord

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• discord

  1. A confused or harsh sound or mingling of sounds.
  2. Lack of agreement among persons, groups, or things.
  3. A harsh or confused noise, as the sound of battle; clash; din

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  1. A confused or harsh sound or mingling of sounds.
  2. Lack of agreement among persons, groups, or things.
  3. A harsh or confused noise, as the sound of battle; clash; din

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• static

  1. (Informal) Back talk.
  2. Interference or noise, such as crackling in a receiver, produced when static or atmospheric electricity disturbs signal reception.
  3. Distortion or interruption of a broadcast signal, such as crackling or noise in a receiver or specks on a television screen, often produced when background electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere disturbs signal reception or when there are loose connections in the transmission or reception circuits.

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  1. (Informal) Back talk.
  2. Interference or noise, such as crackling in a receiver, produced when static or atmospheric electricity disturbs signal reception.
  3. Distortion or interruption of a broadcast signal, such as crackling or noise in a receiver or specks on a television screen, often produced when background electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere disturbs signal reception or when there are loose connections in the transmission or reception circuits.

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• stridency

  1. The quality of being strident.

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  1. The quality of being strident.

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• blatancy

  1. (Rare) The state or quality of being blatant
  2. A blatant quality or thing

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  1. (Rare) The state or quality of being blatant
  2. A blatant quality or thing

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