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Synonyms & Similar Words
shriek
scream
yell
wail
howl
cry
squeal
squeak
yelp
bark
bay
bellow
roar
thunder
boom
crash
clang
clatter
racket
din
commotion
uproar
chaos
bedlam
cacophony
discord
tumult
hubbub
clamor
outcry
protest
objection
complaint
groan
moan
whimper
mew
mewl
whine
keen
lament
mourn
bawl
blubber
sob
ululate
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Meaning of Screech
The primary meaning of the word "screech" is to make a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound, typically to express pain, fear, or excitement.
Definitions
- To make a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound, typically to express pain, fear, or excitement
- * A loud, harsh, high-pitched sound, especially one that is unpleasant or alarming
- * To move or stop suddenly with a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound, typically because the brakes are applied sharply
Etymology of Screech
The word "screech" has its roots in Old Norse "skrækja", which means "to shriek" or "to cry out", and is related to the Old English "scræcan", which means "to shriek" or "to scream"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound, and has evolved to include various meanings and connotations over time
Example Uses
- The car's tires screeched as it took the sharp turn
- * The baby let out a loud screech when she fell down
- * The alarm clock let out a loud screech, waking me up from my sleep