| nagging(verb, aggravating) | |
| off-key(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat) | |
| pebbly | |
| peeving(verb, aggravating) | |
| penetrating(adjective, shrill) | |
| pestering(verb, adjective, aggravating) | |
| plexure | |
| pugnacious | |
| reedy(adjective, shrill) | |
| rude(adjective, severe, harsh, vulgar, bold) | |
| screening | |
| severe(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough) | |
| shrieking(adjective, shrill) | |
| spit | |
| squawking | |
| squealing(adjective, shrill) | |
| stormy(adjective, rough, harsh, dirty, coarse) | |
| strainer | |
| teasing(verb, adjective, aggravating) | |
| tempestuous(adjective, rough, harsh, dirty, coarse) |
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