shriek
/ʃriːk/
noun
- A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
- We heard the shriek of the fire alarm and ran outside.
- A sudden shriek from the kitchen made everyone jump.
- The owl let out a piercing shriek in the night.
verb
- To make a loud, high-pitched cry, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement.
- The children shrieked with laughter when the clown appeared.
- The brakes of the train shrieked as it came to a sudden stop.
- She shrieked in terror as the spider crawled onto her hand.
- To say something in a loud, high-pitched voice.
- She shrieked his name across the crowded playground.
- The angry customer shrieked insults at the manager.
- "Look out!" he shrieked, pointing at the falling branch.
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