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Painful Sound

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noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

32%7 A painful sound
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29%7Painful high-pitched sound
noun

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

• sharp piercing cry

verb

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

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