Bruit

Pronunciation: /bɹut/

Bruit (noun)

  1. A loud or unpleasant sound that can be heard clearly.
  2. A piece of information or news that is spread, often without proof.

Examples

  • A bruit echoed through the empty hall.
  • A bruit spread quickly among the community.

Common collocations: loud bruit, sudden bruit, false bruit, latest bruit

Synonyms of Bruit

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Bruit

  • The absence of sound or noise.