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Stridency

Definition:

Stridency refers to the quality or state of being loud, harsh, or grating. It can describe a person, sound, or speech that is shrill, piercing, or excessive in intensity.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The stridency of her voice made it difficult to concentrate.
2. The political debate was filled with stridency as both candidates shouted over each other.

Adjective:

1. He had a strident tone that annoyed everyone around him.
2. The strident sound of the alarms startled the residents.

Adverb:

1. She spoke stridently about her beliefs, leaving no room for disagreement.
2. The music blared stridently, causing the audience to cover their ears.

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