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Definition of stridency noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stridency

noun
 
/ˈstraɪdənsi/
 
/ˈstraɪdənsi/
[uncountable]
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  1. the fact of being aggressive and determined
    • the stridency of her attacks on the government
  2. the fact of being loud, rough and unpleasant
    • The kitchen rang with the stridency of her voice.
ancient
adjective
 
 
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