Synonyms of decibel

decibel

noun

ˈde-sə-ˌbel 

as in roar

usually decibels plural loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound

the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roar
• noise
• chatter
• cacophony
• din
• blare
• clamor
• rattle
• boom
• racket
• bruit
• clangor
• discordance
• brawl
• babel
• bluster
• commotion
• katzenjammer
• dissonance
• discord
• bowwow
• clatter
• hubbub
• rumpus
• tumult
• hullabaloo
• uproar
• furor
• clap
• jangle
• bang
• blast
• hurly-burly
• crash
• crack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• silence
• still
• quiet
• stillness
• hush
• lull
• calm
• silentness
• quietude
• serenity
• tranquility

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decibel

Every time the camera focused on Karol's gyrating hips, which was frequently, the screams climbed several decibels. — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026

Foam or silicone earplugs reduce noise 20 to 30 decibels, which is enough to bring 40 to 60 dB snoring below the arousal threshold, according to an article for Superpower. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Foam or silicone earplugs cut noise by 20 to 30 decibels, enough to bring 40 to 60 dB snoring below the arousal threshold, according to Superpower. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026