shrill

US /ʃrɪl/

UK /ʃrɪl/

1.

a high-pitched and piercing sound or voice

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The shrill cry of the eagle echoed through the mountains.

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Her voice was shrill with anger.

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piercing high-pitched sharp screeching ear-splitting

1.

make a high-pitched and piercing sound

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The alarm began to shrill loudly.

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She heard a whistle shrill in the distance.

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scream shriek yell howl pierce