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cacophony

noun

/kəˈkɒfəni/

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

discord, noise, racket, din, clamor

harmony, melody, silence

loud cacophony, urban cacophony, cacophony of voices, deafening cacophony

A person who delivers formal speeches with skill and eloquence

a person who owns or manages a farm

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area