noise

noise
noise [ nɔız ] noun ***
uncount a loud or unpleasant sound:
The noise from the machines is deafening.
make a noise: Please will you stop making so much noise!
too much noise: The neighbors said that we were making too much noise.
a. count a sound:
The dog made a deep growling noise in his throat.
noise of: We heard the noise of breaking glass.
make encouraging/sympathetic etc. noises
to say things to encourage someone, show sympathy, etc.:
He made reassuring noises about their financial problems.
make (all) the right noises
to say things that make people think you are interested in something:
She makes all the right noises about economic reform.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • Noise — Noise, n. [F. noise noisy strife, quarrel, brawl, fr. L. nausea seasickness, sickness, disgust. See {Nausea}.] 1. Sound of any kind. [1913 Webster] The heavens turn about in a most rapid motion without noise to us perceived. Bacon. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Noise — Noise, v. i. To sound; to make a noise. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Noise — Noise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Noised}; p pr. & vb. n. {Noising}.] 1. To spread by rumor or report. [1913 Webster] All these sayings were noised abroad. Luke i. 65. [1913 Webster] 2. To disturb with noise. [Obs.] Dryden. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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