SHRIEKINGS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word shriekings. (close relations)
shriek
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 |