SCREECH Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word screech. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SCREECH
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scream | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry • a joke that seems extremely funny verb • utter a sudden loud cry • utter or declare in a very loud voice • make a loud, piercing sound | ||||||||
shriek | verbv | |||||||
noun • sharp piercing cry • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry verb • utter a shrill cry | ||||||||
squawk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of squawking • informal terms for objecting verb • utter a harsh abrupt scream • complain | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
caterwaul | verbv | |||||||
noun • the yowling sound made by a cat in heat verb • utter shrieks, as of cats | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
squeal | verbv | |||||||
noun • a high-pitched howl verb • utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs • confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure | ||||||||
wail | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
screak | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
skreak | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||||
creak | verbv | |||||||
noun • a squeaking sound verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise | ||||||||
skreigh | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter a harsh abrupt scream | ||||||||
squeak | verbv | |||||||
noun • a short high-pitched noise • something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin verb • make a high-pitched, screeching noise | ||||||||
whine | verbv | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • move with a whining sound • talk in a tearful manner • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • complain whiningly |