cacophony

cacophony [noun]: harsh or discordant sound.

Example: His powers of concentration were such that he could work even amidst the greatest din and cacophony.

Related words: cacophonic [adjective]

Synonyms: bedlam, caterwauling, clamor, din, discord, dissonance, pandemonium, racket

Antonyms: consonance, euphony, mellifluousness, melodiousness, melody, tunefulness

Tags: GRE

Category: Vocabulary words

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