raucousness

noun

Definition of raucousnessnext
as in shrillness

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  1. severity
  2. virulence
  3. vitriol
Noun
  • The outlet added that first responders at the scene were reminded of combat wounds because of the severity of the injuries.
    Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • While authorities did not release additional details about the severity of the injuries, Curry County Sheriff Michael Brockett told Fox News Digital that two of the injured workers were in critical condition.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Everything about the movement surprised political observers: its virulence, its magnitude, its provincial origins, its apparent lack of structure and leadership, and its adamant refusal to be co-opted by existing political parties and unions.
    Arthur Goldhammer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2018
  • An ePPP is a pathogen that has been modified to enhance its transmissibility and virulence.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of virulence
Noun
  • Catch up quick: The MAGA-DOGE skirmishes started last Sunday, with anti-immigration and anti-Indian vitriol against Trump's pick of venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as his AI advisor.
    Axios, Axios, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Mihalek said the problem is compounded by online discourse, which can add more vitriol to people's frustrations.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of vitriol
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Thesaurus Entries Near raucousness

raucous

raucousness

raunch

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“Raucousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raucousness. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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