Strident

a.

1.

Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill.

Adj.	1.	strident - conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; "blatant radios"; "a clamorous uproar"; "strident demands"; "a vociferous mob" Synonyms: clamant, clamorous, vociferous, blatant
	2.	strident - unpleasantly loud and harsh Synonyms: raucous

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