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

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

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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Screech

screaking
screaks
screaky
scream
screamed
screamer
screamer
screamers
screaming
screaming(a)
screamingly
screaming meemies
screams
scree
screech (current term)
screech (current term)
screeched
screecher
screechers
screechers
screeches
screechier
screechiest
screeching
screeching(a)
screechy
screech owl
screed
screed
screeded

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