What is another word for ear-rending?
Pronunciation: [ˈi͡əɹˈɛndɪŋ] (IPA) 
The term "ear-rending" describes a sound that is extremely unpleasant and hard to bear, often causing discomfort or pain to the listener. Some synonyms for this term include piercing, shrill, screeching, ear-splitting, nerve-jarring, and cacophonous. Other related words that describe unpleasant sounds include grating, jarring, discordant, dissonant, and harsh. These words can be used to describe a range of sounds, from the screech of a train's brakes to the high-pitched whine of a mosquito. Although these sounds may be hard to listen to, they are often important warning signals that help us avoid danger and protect ourselves from harm.
