noise vs say

noise

verb
  • To make a noise; to sound. 

  • To spread news of; to spread as rumor or gossip. 

noun
  • Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant. 

  • Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations. 

  • Any sound. 

  • Any part of a signal or data that reduces the clarity, precision, or quality of the desired output. 

  • Speech that is suggestive of an attitude or opinion. 

  • A genre of rock music that uses static and other non-musical sounds, also influenced by art rock. 

  • The measured level of variation in gene expression among cells, regardless of source, within a supposedly identical population. 

  • Rumour or complaint. 

  • Unwanted fuss or bustle; useless activity. 

say

verb
  • To pronounce. 

  • Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis. 

  • To tell, either verbally or in writing. 

  • To indicate in a written form. 

  • To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact. 

  • To recite. 

  • To try; to assay. 

  • To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker. 

  • To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply. 

adv
  • Pick a color you think they'd like, say, peach. 

  • For example; let us assume. 

intj
  • Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion 

noun
  • Tried quality; temper; proof. 

  • A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision. 

  • Essay; trial; attempt. 

  • Trial by sample; assay; specimen. 

  • A strainer for milk. 

How often have the words noise and say occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )