Definition of Scream

1. Noun. Sharp piercing cry. "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"

Exact synonyms: Screaming, Screech, Screeching, Shriek, Shrieking
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Derivative terms: Screech, Screechy, Shriek, Shriek

2. Verb. Utter a sudden loud cry. "Sam and Sue scream"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

3. Noun. A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. "He heard the scream of the brakes"
Exact synonyms: Screaming, Screech, Screeching, Shriek, Shrieking
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Screech, Screechy, Screech, Shriek

4. Verb. Utter or declare in a very loud voice. "Sam and Sue scream"; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"
Exact synonyms: Yell
Generic synonyms: Shout
Derivative terms: Screamer, Screamer, Yell, Yeller

5. Noun. A joke that seems extremely funny.
Exact synonyms: Belly Laugh, Howler, Riot, Sidesplitter, Thigh-slapper, Wow
Generic synonyms: Gag, Jape, Jest, Joke, Laugh
Derivative terms: Howl

6. Verb. Make a loud, piercing sound. "The meadows scream with animals "; "Fighter planes are screaming through the skies"
Generic synonyms: Make Noise, Noise, Resound
Derivative terms: Screaming

Definition of Scream

1. v. i. To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

2. n. A sharp, shrill cry, uttered suddenly, as in terror or in pain; a shriek; a screech.

Definition of Scream

1. to utter a prolonged, piercing cry [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scream

scrawninesses
scrawny
scraws
scray
scray
scraye
scrayes
scrays
screak
screaked
screakier
screakily
screaking
screaks
screaky
scream (current term)
screamed
screamer
screamer
screamers
screaming
screaming(a)
screamingly
screaming meemies
screams
scree
screech
screech
screeched
screecher

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