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SCREAM Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word scream. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word scream. (close relations)
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screech
verbv
noun

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

• sharp piercing cry

verb

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

shriek
verbv
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

verb

• utter a shrill cry

yell
verbv
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• utter or declare in a very loud voice

holler
verbv
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

• a small valley between mountains

verb

• shout out

• utter a sudden loud cry

• complain

shout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

verb

• utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

• utter a sudden loud cry

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• use foul or abusive language towards

bellow
verbv
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

• United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)

verb

• shout loudly and without restraint

• make a loud noise, as of animal

howl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long loud emotional utterance

• the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

• a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry loudly, as of animals

• make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

• laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

roar
verbv
noun

• a deep prolonged loud noise

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

• the sound made by a lion

verb

• make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

• utter words loudly and forcefully

• emit long loud cries

• act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way

• make a loud noise, as of animal

• laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

screaming
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

adjective satellite

• so extremely intense as to evoke screams

• resembling a scream in effect

• marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

screeching
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

• sharp piercing cry

shrieking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

call
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course

• a method of contacting a person by phone

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a demand

• the characteristic sound produced by a bird

• a brief social visit

• a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement

• a demand for a show of hands in a card game

• a request

• an instruction that interrupts the program being executed

• a visit in an official or professional capacity

• (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee

• the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

verb

• assign a specified (usually proper) name to

• ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• utter a sudden loud cry

• order, request, or command to come

• pay a brief visit

• call a meeting; invite or command to meet

• read aloud to check for omissions or absentees

• send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message

• utter a characteristic note or cry

• stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• make a stop in a harbour

• demand payment of (a loan)

• make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

• give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance

• indicate a decision in regard to

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• present for redemption before maturation

• challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense

• declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee

• lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal

• order or request or give a command for

• order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role

• utter in a loud voice or announce

• challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of

• consider or regard as being

• rouse somebody from sleep with a call

cry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a fit of weeping

• the characteristic utterance of an animal

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• proclaim or announce in public

• demand immediate action

• utter a characteristic sound

• bring into a particular state by crying

hollo
verbv
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

verb

• encourage somebody by crying hollo

• cry hollo

• utter a sudden loud cry

howler
nounn
noun

• a joke that seems extremely funny

• monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry

• a glaring blunder

riot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a public act of violence by an unruly mob

• a state of disorder involving group violence

• a joke that seems extremely funny

• a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

verb

• take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

• engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking

sidesplitter
nounn
noun

• a joke that seems extremely funny

speed
nounn
noun

• distance travelled per unit time

• a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

• changing location rapidly

• the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system

• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

verb

• move hurridly

• move faster

• move very fast

• travel at an excessive or illegal velocity

• cause to move faster

squall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

verb

• make high-pitched, whiney noises

• utter a sudden loud cry

• blow in a squall

thigh-slapper
nounn
noun

• a joke that seems extremely funny

Best Hypernyms For SCREAM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scream, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
noise shout call cry emit gag jape jest joke laugh outcry resound utter vociferation yell
Phrases (3)
let looselet outmake noise

Alternatives for SCREECH

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