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shrill

Definition

  • verb: to utter or emit an acute piercing sound
  • verb: to make a very loud, high-pitched sound
  • adjective: having a very loud, high-pitched sound
  • adjective: having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound
  • synonyms: scream, piercing, absonant

Examples

  • a 'shrill' whistle/scream

  • “What!?” she 'shrilled'.

  • He whistled 'shrilly'.

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