10
scream(verb, sound, cry, utter, shout)
9
screech(verb, sound, utter, shout, scream)
8
screeching(adjective, harsh)
8
jarring(adjective, rough, harsh, offensive, dry)
8
keen(adjective, strong, sharp, intense, powerful)
8
piping(adjective, sharp, harsh, high, piercing)
8
rasping(adjective, rough, harsh, offensive, dry)
7
reedy
7
thin(adjective, harsh)
6
blaring(adjective, clear, sharp, harsh, intense)
6
ear-piercing(adjective, harsh, piercing, strident, noisy)
6
earsplitting(adjective, sharp, harsh, intense, loud)
6
hoarse
6
scratching
6
squeaky
6
unmusical(adjective, harsh, loud, blatant, grating)
5
brassy(adjective, vulgar, loud)
5
pipe up(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
5
screaming
5
unharmonious(adjective, upsetting, irritating)
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