Severity and Shrillness

Severity

Severity noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Shrillness and severity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrillness" instead a noun "Severity".

Nearby Words: severe, sever, severely, severally

Shrillness

Shrillness noun - The quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses.
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Synonyms for Shrillness

Severity and shrillness are semantically related. You can use "Severity" instead a noun "Shrillness".

Nearby Words: shrill, shrilling
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