scream
/skrim/
noun
- A loud, high-pitched cry expressing fear, excitement, or pain.
- I heard a scream from the next room and ran to see what happened.
- The audience let out a scream when the monster appeared on stage.
- A sudden scream broke the silence of the night.
- A loud, harsh sound like a scream, made by a machine or the wind.
- The scream of the circular saw made everyone cover their ears.
- The scream of the ambulance siren echoed through the streets.
- We could hear the scream of the wind during the storm.
- Someone or something that is very funny (informal).
- The comedian was an absolute scream; the audience couldn't stop laughing.
- That movie was a scream; I laughed from start to finish.
- My uncle is a scream at family parties; he tells the best jokes.
verb
- To make a loud, high-pitched cry, usually because of fear, excitement, or pain.
- The children screamed with joy when they saw the fireworks.
- He screamed in pain after stubbing his toe on the table.
- She screamed for help when she saw the smoke.
- To shout something in a very loud, high-pitched voice.
- The coach screamed instructions from the sidelines.
- She screamed his name across the crowded stadium.
- Don't scream at me; I can hear you perfectly fine.
- To make a loud, harsh sound like a scream (used for machines, engines, or the wind).
- The brakes screamed when the driver slammed them on.
- The wind screamed through the cracks in the old cabin.
- The jet engines screamed as the plane took off.
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