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shrill
Example
The shrill sound of the alarm clock jolted her awake.
The whistle emitted a shrill noise, signaling the start of the game.
The teapot whistled with a shrill tone when the water reached boiling point.
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insistent and sharp in demand or complaint
Example
His shrill criticisms of the plan were hard to ignore.
Her shrill demand for a refund echoed through the store.
His shrill complaints about the food became unbearable.
03
having a sharp, piercing quality that is intense and noticeable
Example
The shrill light of the streetlamp was blinding at night.
The shrill flavor of the vinegar overwhelmed the dish.
The shrill light of the flashlight pierced through the darkness.
