3
whistling
3
yell(noun, verb, cry, roar, shout)
2
ululate(verb, shout, yell, scream, shriek)
2
abrasive
2
acrid
2
astute
2
bellow(roar, shout, yell, scream, shriek)
2
biting(strong, sharp, harsh, intense, powerful)
2
bitter(adjective, strong, sharp, intense, powerful)
2
boisterous(adjective, harsh, loud, piercing, strident)
2
clanging(adjective, harsh)
2
clashing(adjective, harsh, loud, upsetting, irritating)
2
crisp(adjective, sharp, harsh, powerful, piercing)
2
discriminating
2
grinding
2
guttural
2
howl(cry, shout, yell, scream, shriek)
2
howling
2
metallic(adjective, harsh)
2
obstreperous(adjective, harsh, loud, piercing, strident)
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