noise; unpleasant sound
General term for unwanted or disturbing sound, often with a negative connotation.
I can hear noise from the next room.
Technical use for signal interference, radio static, or unwanted electrical noise.
There's static on the radio and I can't hear it well.
gossip; irresponsible criticism
Figurative use for idle talk, rumors, or unhelpful comments from others.
Please don't pay attention to the gossip around you.
Static is coming from the old radio.
There's static on the phone, making it hard to hear.
These headphones cancel out the surrounding noise.
He didn't let others' idle criticism bother him and followed his own path.
pseudonoise; PN
noise removal; noise rejection