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shrill
- pronunciation:
- shrIl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb & intransitive verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having, producing, or characterized by a high piercing sound.
- synonyms:
- high-pitched, piercing, piping, sharp
- antonyms:
- husky
- similar words:
- earsplitting, harsh, high, raucous, screeching, strident
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| definition 2: |
characterized by or displaying forcefulness or intensity, esp. of emotion and often to an unpleasant degree.
- synonyms:
- strident
- similar words:
- forceful, intense
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| related words: |
clarion, penetrating |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
shrilled, shrilling, shrills |
| definition: |
to cry or utter with a shrill sound.
- synonyms:
- pipe, scream, screech, squeal
- similar words:
- squall, squawk
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| related words: |
scream, shriek |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a high piercing sound or cry.
- synonyms:
- piping, scream, shriek
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| derivations: |
shrilly (adv.), shrillness (n.) |
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