Definitions

1. verb

to make a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds

“The cacophony of car horns and sirens began to cacophonize the city streets.”

2. verb

to make something unpleasantly noisy or confusing

“The constant beeping of the alarm clock started to cacophonize my morning routine.”

3. verb

to add discordant or harsh sounds to

“The composer’s decision to cacophonize the melody with dissonant notes shocked the audience.”

4. noun

the act of making a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds

“The cacophonization of the city was a major concern for the residents.”