strident

Meanings

• adjective

  Loud, harsh, and uncompromising in tone.

  - "The strident voice of the protester echoed through the streets."
  - "The strident tone of the critic was not well received by the audience."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strident
ridden , idden , shidden , hidden , spidden , riddin

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Variants

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strident , stridently

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Etymology

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Originally from Latin 'stridere' meaning 'to grate' or 'to make a harsh, grating sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'strident' is often used in politics to describe a candidate or speaker who uses a harsh and uncompromising tone.

2. Strident can also be used to describe a strong, forceful wind or current.

3. The word 'strident' is derived from the Latin word 'stridere', which also means 'to rub' or 'to grind'.

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Related Concepts

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1. shrill: A synonym for strident, meaning high-pitched and piercing in sound.

2. harsh: A related term, meaning uncompromising or unforgiving, often used to describe strident behavior or language.

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Culture

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Strident has been used in literature to describe strong and forceful characters, such as Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. In music, strident chords can create a dissonant and intense effect.

How to Memorize "strident"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud, harsh sound, like the screeching of tires on pavement or the sound of a metal grater.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a loud, forceful person or a dissonant musical chord.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word, 'stridere', meaning 'to grate' or 'to make a harsh, grating sound'.

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