Second Deterrent Allegedly Loud

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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adjective satellite • conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry • of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') • being sharply insistent on being heard • unpleasantly loud and harsh
	40%	7		A deterrent or deterrent
noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
	40%	10		A deterrent or deterrent
noun • A drawback or disadvantage.

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