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contrarient(adjective, harsh, different, contrary, conflicting)
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contrary(adjective, harsh, different, conflicting, discordant)
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craggy(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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crashing(strong, piercing, noisy, blaring)
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croaky
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deep(clear, strong, pleasant, pure, full)
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diaphonic
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different(adjective, harsh, contrary, conflicting, discordant)
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disagreeing(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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disconsonant
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discrepant(adjective, harsh, different, contrary, conflicting)
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disorderly(harsh, energetic, wild, active, animated)
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disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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double-edged
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ear-popping(loud, piercing)
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ear-shattering
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edged
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emphatic(strong, loud, piercing, noisy, blaring)
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escharotic
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forte(strong, piercing, noisy, blaring)
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