Meaning of the word strident in English

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strident

US /ˈstraɪ.dənt/
UK /ˈstraɪ.dənt/
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Adjective

1.

loud and harsh; grating

Example:
The old machine made a strident noise.
Her strident voice cut through the chatter.
2.

presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way

Example:
She was known for her strident criticism of the government.
His strident demands alienated many of his supporters.
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