make noise
Break the silence
To make noise is to produce sound, especially loud or disruptive sound: The kids were making noise in the backyard.
Figuratively, to make noise about something is to draw attention to it through complaint or publicity: Activists made noise about the policy until legislators took notice.
To make noise in a field is to gain recognition or cause a stir: The startup is making noise in the tech world.
Tenth of a bel
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
- blaringHarshly loud
- deafeningOverwhelmingly loud
earsplitting · booming · cacophonous · clamorous · raucous · piercing · shrill · resounding
Loudly and forcefully expressive
- stridentHarsh and piercing
- outcryLoud public protest
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- rallyGathering for a cause
demonstration · chanting · marching · picketing · activism · complaint · objection · demanding
Harsh metallic sound
- rattlingProducing rapid knocks
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- hummingContinuous low-pitched sound
- whirringContinuous buzzing sound
revving · chugging · sputtering · backfiring · rumbling · squeaking · clattering · droning
Percussive rhythm-making
- strummingSweeping across guitar strings
- percussionSound through impact
- amplifiedIncreased in strength
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
rehearsing · performing · busking · riffing · beat · rhythm · tuning up
decibel
Tenth of a bel
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
- blaringHarshly loud
deafening · earsplitting · booming · cacophonous · clamorous · raucous · piercing · shrill · resounding · uproarious
vociferous
Loudly and forcefully expressive
rally · demonstration · chanting · marching · picketing · activism · complaint · objection · demanding · speaking out
clanking
Harsh metallic sound
whirring · revving · chugging · sputtering · backfiring · rumbling · squeaking · clattering · droning · engine
drumming
Percussive rhythm-making
- strummingSweeping across guitar strings
- percussionSound through impact
- amplifiedIncreased in strength
jamming · rehearsing · performing · busking · riffing · beat · rhythm · tuning up
- protest sloganssi se puede, enough is enough, rise up, resist, ban the bomb
make noisebe silent
Refrain from speaking
keep quiet · remain silent · be quiet · hush · fall silent
make noisekeep a low profile
Remain unnoticed deliberately
lie low · blend in · tread softly · keep one's head down · tread lightly
make noisesay nothing
Refrain from speaking
keep mum · bite one's tongue · hold one's peace · button one's lip · hold one's tongue
noise, noisy, noises, noisily, noisemaker, noisiest, noisemakers, noisiness