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shrill
adjective(shrill)
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
Synonyms: sharp,
Examples:
A shrill whistle.
A shrill gaiety.
shrill
adjective(shrill)
being sharply insistent on being heard
Synonyms: strident,
Examples:
Shrill criticism.
shrill
verb(shrill)
utter a shrill cry
Synonyms: pipe, pipe up, shriek,
shrill
adjective(shrill)
of colors that are bright and gaudy
Examples:
A shrill turquoise.

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