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screeching

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of screeching

having a high musical pitch or range

the screeching blast of the factory whistle hurt my ears

Synonyms of screeching

high-pitched, piping, shrieking, shrill, squeaking, squeaky, treble, whistling

Words Related to screeching

peeping, thin, tinny

earsplitting, nasal, penetrating, piercing, sharp, strident

squealing, whining, whiny (also whiney), yapping, yelping

Near Antonyms of screeching

gruff, hoarse, husky, rough, smoky (also smokey)

Antonyms of screeching

bass, deep, grave, low, throaty

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