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screeching

/ˈskritʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. A loud, harsh, high-pitched sound or series of sounds.
    • The parrot's screeching echoed through the house.
    • We heard the screeching of tires and then a loud crash.
    • The screeching of the subway train hurt my ears.
adjective
  1. Making or characterized by a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound.
    • She let out a screeching laugh that made us all jump.
    • The screeching seagulls fought over a piece of bread.
    • A screeching alarm woke everyone in the building.
Synonyms
shriekingscreamingsquealing
Antonyms
quiet
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