Definition of "strident" [stri•dent]

• Loud, harsh, grating, or shrill; discordant. See Synonyms at loud, vociferous. (adjective)

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• "They said they support religious freedom and want to push back against what they called the strident tone of some of the critics."
• ""You suggest that the review is not being undertaken in good faith because we did not we did not ask you to contribute to what you describe as a strident report," stated Salz's letter, seen by MediaGuardian. co.uk."
• ""You suggest that the review is not being undertaken in good faith because we did not ask you to contribute to what you describe as a strident report," Salz said."