1. Plural of caconymy; words or names that sound unpleasant, harsh, or discordant.
Usage: Formal; literary or linguistic term; Opposite of euphony

Examples

• The poet deliberately used caconymies to convey the ugliness of war.
• Linguists study caconymies to understand how sound affects meaning and emotion.
• The caconymies in the experimental music piece challenged listeners' expectations.
• Some brand names are criticized for their caconymies, which make them difficult to remember.
• The author's use of caconymies created an unsettling tone throughout the novel.