Stridor (Harsh sounds)
Nouns
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creak etc. v.
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creaking etc. v.
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discord, c. Discord
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stridor
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roughness, sharpness, c. adj.
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cacophony
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cacoepy. acute note, high note
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soprano, treble, tenor, alto, falsetto, penny trumpet
Verbs
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creak, grate, jar, burr, pipe, twang, jangle, clank, clink
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scream etc. (cry) Cry
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yelp etc. (animal sound) [Animal sounds.] Ululation
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buzz etc. (hiss) [Hissing sounds.] Sibilation. set the teeth on edge
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pierce the ears, split the ears, split the head
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offend the ear, grate upon the ear, jar upon the ear.
Adjectives
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creaking etc. v.
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stridulous, harsh, coarse, hoarse, horrisonous, rough, gruff, grum, sepulchral, hollow. sharp, high, acute, shrill
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trumpet-toned
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piercing, ear-piercing, high-pitched, high-toned
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cracked
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discordant etc. Discord
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cacophonous.