SHRILLNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

shrillness

noun

Definition of shrillness

as in severity

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Symptoms of the allergic reactions at AGS can vary case by case and in severity, but can include hives, angioedema (deep-swelling of the lips, eyes, tongue, and throat), wheezing, gastrointestinal distress and even fatal anaphylaxis.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Two of these are rated critical, while 10 have been given high-severity status.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of severity

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Google also mentioned that the system could do more general hypothesizing that doesn’t involve drugs, using an example of the spread of virulence genes in bacteria.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Flu has overtaken covid in infections and hospitalizations during the winter respiratory virus season, and their virulence is becoming similar.

— Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2026

Definition of virulence

Noun

Is there a level of insanity, vitriol and stupidity that is infiltrating almost every aspect of our modern society, regardless of your political or religious views?

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Any discussion of trans sports has to acknowledge the vitriol and aggression that accompany this debate.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Definition of vitriol

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