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SHRIEKING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word shrieking. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word shrieking. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SHRIEKING

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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

howling
adjectiveadj
noun

• a long loud emotional utterance

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

squealing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

wailing
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud cries made while weeping

adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

yelling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

yelping
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

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

caterwauling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the yowling sound made by a cat in heat

verb

• utter shrieks, as of cats

squawking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the noise of squawking

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

• complain

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

pipe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

• a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.

• a hollow cylindrical shape

• a tubular wind instrument

• the flues and stops on a pipe organ

verb

• utter a shrill cry

• transport by pipeline

• play on a pipe

• trim with piping

shrill
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• being sharply insistent on being heard

• of colors that are bright and gaudy

verb

• utter a shrill cry

pipe up
verbv
verb

• begin to play or sing

• utter a shrill cry

Best Hypernyms For SHRIEKING

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

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