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SHRIEKINGS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word shriekings. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word shriekings. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SHRIEKINGS

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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

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

screams
verbv
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

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

squeals
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

wails
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry weakly or softly

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

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

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

screeching
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

• sharp piercing cry

shriek
verbv
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

verb

• utter a shrill cry

Best Hypernyms For SHRIEKINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shriekings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
call cry noise outcry shout vociferation yell

Alternatives for CRIES

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