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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
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"
Exact synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Related verbs: Call, Call Out, Cry, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Hollo, Hurrah, Halloo, Whoop, Pipe, Pipe Up, Shriek, Shrill, Howl, Roar, Ululate, Wail, Yaup, Yawl, Screak, Screech, Skreak, Skreigh, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Call, Cry, Cry, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Screamer, Screaming, Shout, Shouting, Yell, Yell, Yelling
Also: Call Out, Cry Out
Related verbs: Call, Call Out, Cry, Cry Out, Exclaim, Outcry, Shout
Specialized synonyms: Hollo, Hurrah, Halloo, Whoop, Pipe, Pipe Up, Shriek, Shrill, Howl, Roar, Ululate, Wail, Yaup, Yawl, Screak, Screech, Skreak, Skreigh, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Call, Cry, Cry, Holler, Hollering, Hollo, Screamer, Screaming, Shout, Shouting, Yell, Yell, Yelling
Also: Call Out, Cry Out
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
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"
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
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"
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
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