Synonyms of cacophony
10 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for cacophony is dissonance. Other synonyms of cacophony are disharmony. The opposite of cacophony is euphony.
Synonyms and similar words for cacophony
nounA mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.
- caterwauling
- discord
- discordance
- discordancyDiscordance.
- dyscrasy
- disharmonyThe absence of harmony or concordance.
- dissonanceA harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
- dissonancy
- ear rape humorous, slangHighly unpleasant or cacophonous sounds or music.
- inharmonyLack of harmony.
Opposite of cacophony
Meaning of cacophony
- noun A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.
cacophony in other languages
Questions about synonyms of cacophony
- What is another word for cacophony?
- Cacophony has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dissonance and disharmony.
- What is the opposite of cacophony?
- The opposite of cacophony is euphony.
- What does cacophony mean?
- Cacophony means a mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.
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