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SCREECH Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word screech. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For SCREECH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for screech, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
call cry noise shout yell holler hollo outcry resound scream squall vociferation
Phrases (1)
make noise

Alternatives for SCREAM

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