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strident(adjective, sharp, rough, harsh, offensive)
15
raucous(adjective, rough, harsh, offensive, dry)
13
ear-splitting(adjective, strident, noisy)
11
cacophonous(adjective, harsh, strident, noisy)
11
loud(adjective, clear, sharp, harsh, intense)
11
noisy(adjective, harsh, loud, strident)
8
jarring(adjective, rough, harsh, offensive, dry)
8
piping(adjective, sharp, harsh, high)
6
blaring(adjective, clear, sharp, harsh, intense)
6
ear-piercing(adjective, harsh, strident, noisy)
6
earsplitting(adjective, sharp, harsh, intense, loud)
5
vociferous(adjective, harsh, loud, insistent)
4
blatant(adjective, harsh, loud, strident)
4
clamorous(adjective, harsh, loud, strident)
4
deafening(adjective, sharp, harsh, intense, loud)
4
strong(sharp, harsh, powerful, penetrating)
3
cutting(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh, intense)
3
intense(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, passionate)
3
thunderous(adjective, loud, strident, noisy)
3
uproarious(adjective, strident, noisy)
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