cacophony

The word “cacophony” has 3 syllables: cac-o-phony

It's pronounced as /kəˈkɒfəni/


What is synonym and antonym for cacophony?

In the thesaurus, “cacophony” has 35 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cacophony along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cacophony

  • babel
  • bang
  • blare
  • blast
  • bluster
  • boom
  • bowwow
  • brawl
  • bruit
  • chatter
  • clamor
  • clangor
  • clap
  • clatter
  • commotion
  • crack
  • crash
  • din
  • discord
  • discordance
  • dissonance
  • furor
  • harshness
  • hubbub
  • hullabaloo
  • hurly-burly
  • jangle
  • katzenjammer
  • noise
  • racket
  • rattle
  • roar
  • rumpus
  • tumult
  • uproar

Antonyms for cacophony

  • calm
  • hush
  • lull
  • quiet
  • quietude
  • serenity
  • silence
  • silentness
  • still
  • stillness
  • tranquility
  • tranquillity

Meanings of cacophony

  • noun
    1. A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

Example Sentences

  • The urban night was alive with the vibrant cacophony of distant traffic, echoing through the city.
  • As the clock struck midnight, a sudden cacophony of fireworks erupted, signaling the start of the New Year.
  • In the heart of the forest, the nocturnal animals contributed to the mysterious cacophony of the wilderness.
  • The bustling kitchen in the restaurant was a constant cacophony of sizzling pans, clattering dishes, and lively conversation.
  • Amidst the protest, the passionate crowd raised a powerful cacophony of voices, demanding justice.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cacophony, such as: babel, bang, blare, blast, bluster, boom, bowwow.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

babel

  • bang
  • bedlam
  • blare
  • blast
  • bluster
  • boom
  • bowwow
  • brawl
  • brouhaha
  • bruit
  • bustle
  • cacophony
  • chaos
  • chatter
  • circus
  • clamor
  • clang
  • clangor
  • clap
  • clatter
  • commotion
  • confusion
  • crack
  • crash
  • din
  • disarrangement
  • disarray
  • discord
  • discordance
  • disorder
  • dissonance
  • furor
  • havoc
  • hell
  • hubbub
  • hullabaloo
  • hurly-burly
  • jangle
  • jargon
  • katzenjammer
  • madhouse
  • mess
  • muss
  • noise
  • pandemonium
  • racket
  • rattle
  • roar
  • ruckus
  • rumpus
  • scrum
  • shambles
  • three-ring circus
  • tower
  • tumult
  • turmoil
  • uproar

lamentation

  • adversity
  • agony
  • anguish
  • annoyance
  • anxiety
  • apology
  • bereavement
  • bitterness
  • blast
  • boredom
  • burden
  • buzz
  • cacophony
  • calamity
  • catastrophe
  • clamor
  • commotion
  • complaint
  • concern
  • contrition
  • crash
  • cry
  • despair
  • disappointment
  • disapproval
  • disaster
  • discomfort
  • discontent
  • dismay
  • displeasure
  • disquiet
  • dissatisfaction
  • distaste
  • exasperation
  • explosion
  • frustration
  • gloom
  • grief
  • gripe
  • groan
  • hardship
  • headache
  • heartache
  • heartbreak
  • howl
  • irritation
  • lament
  • melancholy
  • misery
  • misfortune
  • misgiving
  • mourning
  • nostalgia
  • pain
  • plaint
  • qualm
  • regret
  • remorse
  • repentance
  • resentment
  • roar
  • sadness
  • sigh
  • sob
  • sobbing
  • sorrow
  • tears
  • tragedy
  • trouble
  • turbulence
  • uneasiness
  • unhappiness
  • wail
  • wailing
  • weariness
  • weeping
  • whine
  • woe
  • worry

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