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Common collocations with noise in American Collocation

noise noun

US /nɔɪz/

loud

deafening
loud

Persistent exposure to loud noise can result in deafness.

too much

excessive
too much

Excessive noise is also a significant hazard for site workers.

unpleasant

horrible
terrible

Inside the capsule the noise is terrible, but the rocket is still held on the launch pad.

present around you

ambient
background
extraneous
general

I found the background noise unbearable.

continuous

constant
incessant

The constant noise of machinery was deafening.

not wanted

unwanted

Our system is designed to eliminate unwanted noise.

of a particular type

banging
buzzing
clicking
hissing
humming
rattling
rumbling

The transformer makes a slight humming noise.

make noise

cause
create
generate
make
produce

We were careful not to make too much noise.

make less noise

control
keep down
keep to a minimum
reduce

Oi, you lot, keep the noise down!

reduce the effect of noise

deaden
drown out
minimize
reduce

get rid of noise

eliminate
stop

This has the advantage of eliminating any noise coming from the main house.

increase noise

increase

Bringing traffic into a place where no traffic exists will greatly increase noise.

amount of noise

level

Campaigners said the new road would create intolerable noise levels.

controlling the amount of noise

abatement
control
management
reduction
suppression

Electric vehicles have environmental benefits, but will also bring about noise reduction.

bad effects of noise

impact
nuisance
pollution
problem

Cycling can help reduce traffic congestion and noise pollution.