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Another word for shrill

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Adjective

  1. Elevated in pitch

    See also:

    sounds

    high

Verb

  1. To utter a long, loud, piercing cry, as of pain or fright

    See also:

    sounds

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Another word for shrill

Modifier
  1. See also:

    loud

    Antonyms:
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Sentence Examples

  • Who gave orders? he said in his shrill, harsh voice.

  • "Here are strangers, mama!" cried the shrill and childish voice of some unseen person.

  • If alarmed they utter a shrill loud whistle, and rush down the burrow, but reappear after a few minutes to see if the danger is past.

  • Even the kitten gave a dreadfully shrill scream and at the same time Jim the cab-horse neighed loudly.

  • How does God above look at them and hear them? exclaimed Prince Andrew in a shrill, piercing voice.

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