Stridency

C1 16+

Synonyms of stridency

Antonyms of stridency

Collocations of stridency

stridency of tone
Frequency: 70 %

Her stridency of tone made it clear she was not pleased with the decision.

stridency of voice
Frequency: 60 %

The candidate's stridency of voice during the debate turned off some voters.

stridency of argument
Frequency: 50 %

The lawyer's stridency of argument convinced the jury of her client's innocence.

stridency of rhetoric
Frequency: 45 %

The politician's stridency of rhetoric alienated many potential supporters.

stridency of criticism
Frequency: 40 %

His stridency of criticism towards his colleagues created tension in the office.

Idiomatic Expressions for stridency

  • Phrase: stridency of tone
    Meaning: harshness or sharpness in the sound of one's voice
    Usage: The stridency of tone in his voice made it clear that he was upset.