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Synonyms & Antonyms of decibel
usually decibels plural
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
- the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line
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- quietude,
- serenity,
- tranquillity
- (or tranquility)
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The first known use of decibel was in 1928
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