Shrill(adjective/verb)
Having a high, sharp, and unpleasant sound; to make such a sound.
Hindi meaning:तीखी और ऊँची आवाज़ वाला
Synonyms: Piercing, Sharp, High-pitched, Screeching
Antonyms: Soft, Low, Mellow, Gentle
Example: The shrill sound of the whistle hurt my ears.
Trick to remember: Shrill sounds like scream drill; a drill-like sharp scream is shrill.
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