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Vocabulary Entry
stridence
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
The quality or state of being strident; a harsh or grating sound.
Example Sentences
"The stridence of the alarm woke everyone in the neighborhood."
"Her voice had a stridence that cut through the noise of the crowd."
"The stridence of the siren was both alarming and attention-grabbing."
A
adjective
Characterized by a loud, harsh, or grating sound; unpleasantly forceful or presenting a point of view.
Example Sentences
"The strident tones of the debate made it hard to focus."
"He had a strident manner that often alienated his listeners."
"Her strident criticism of the policy was met with mixed reactions."