Strident Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Strident

Meaning 1 : of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

    Synonyms : continuant,  fricative,  sibilant,  spirant
Meaning 2 : unpleasantly loud and harsh

    Synonyms : raucous
Meaning 3 : being sharply insistent on being heard

    Example : strident demands

    Synonyms : shrill
Meaning 4 : conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

    Example : strident demands

    Synonyms : blatant,  clamant,  clamorous,  vociferous


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