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Definition of Screech
1. Noun. A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. "He heard the scream of the brakes"
Exact synonyms: Scream, Screaming, Screeching, Shriek, Shrieking
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Scream, Scream, Screechy, Shriek
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Scream, Scream, Screechy, Shriek
2. Verb. Make a high-pitched, screeching noise. "The streets screech with cars "; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
Exact synonyms: Creak, Screak, Skreak, Squeak, Whine
Generic synonyms: Make Noise, Noise, Resound
Derivative terms: Creak, Creaking, Screeching, Squeak, Squeaker
Generic synonyms: Make Noise, Noise, Resound
Derivative terms: Creak, Creaking, Screeching, Squeak, Squeaker
3. Noun. Sharp piercing cry. "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"
Exact synonyms: Scream, Screaming, Screeching, Shriek, Shrieking
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Derivative terms: Scream, Scream, Screechy, Shriek, Shriek
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Outcry, Shout, Vociferation, Yell
Derivative terms: Scream, Scream, Screechy, Shriek, Shriek
4. Verb. Utter a harsh abrupt scream.
Exact synonyms: Screak, Skreak, Skreigh, Squawk
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Derivative terms: Screecher, Squawk, Squawker
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Derivative terms: Screecher, Squawk, Squawker
Definition of Screech
1. v. i. To utter a harsh, shrill cry; to make a sharp outcry, as in terror or acute pain; to scream; to shriek.
2. n. A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream.
Definition of Screech
1. to utter a harsh, shrill cry [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Screech
1. A harsh, shrill cry, as of one in acute pain or in fright; a shriek; a scream. Screech bird, or Screech thrush A small American owl (Scops asio), either gray or reddish in colour. The European barn owl. The name is applied also to other species. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)