SCREAMS Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word screams. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SCREAMS
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bellows | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument | ||||||||
bawls | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • shout loudly and without restraint • make a raucous noise • cry loudly | ||||||||
caterwauls | verbv | |||||||
noun • the yowling sound made by a cat in heat verb • utter shrieks, as of cats | ||||||||
clamors | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud harsh or strident noise • loud and persistent outcry from many people verb • make loud demands • utter or proclaim insistently and noisily • compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring | ||||||||
cries | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
hollers | 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 | ||||||||
howls | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
roars | 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 | ||||||||
screeches | 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 | ||||||||
shouts | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
shrieks | verbv | |||||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry verb • utter a shrill cry | ||||||||
squawks | verbv | |||||||
noun • the noise of squawking • informal terms for objecting verb • utter a harsh abrupt scream • complain | ||||||||
ululates | verbv | |||||||
verb • emit long loud cries | ||||||||
vociferates | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter in a very loud voice | ||||||||
wails | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
whoops | nounn | |||||||
noun • a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement verb • cough spasmodically • shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm | ||||||||
yells | 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 | ||||||||
yowls | verbv | |||||||
noun • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) verb • cry loudly, as of animals • utter shrieks, as of cats | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||