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SHRIEK Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word shriek. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word shriek. (close relations)
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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

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

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

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

caterwaul
verbv
noun

• the yowling sound made by a cat in heat

verb

• utter shrieks, as of cats

crying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

adjective satellite

• demanding attention

• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

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

outcry
nounn
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

verb

• shout louder than

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

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

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

squawk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of squawking

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

• complain

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

yelp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

verb

• bark in a high-pitched tone

yowl
verb, nounv, n
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

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

Best Hypernyms For SHRIEK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shriek, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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