The meaning of Shriek

verb

Shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly.

Usage examples:

‘move!’ bawled the drill corporal

noun

A loud, unrestrained shout.

Usage examples:

He addressed every class in a terrifying bawl

noun

A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards.

Usage examples:

A boat trip round the bay

noun

An evergreen mediterranean shrub with deep green leaves and purple berries. its aromatic leaves are used in cooking and were formerly used to make triumphal crowns for victors.

Usage examples:

The experiment (conducted may - june 2000) tested whole and torn leaves from 10 bay trees, 10 oak t…

noun

A space created by a window line projecting outwards from a wall.

Usage examples:

Each window projects as a bay, with a base low enough to sit on and wide enough to serve as a gener…

verb

(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Usage examples:

He bellowed in agony

noun

A deep roaring shout or sound.

Usage examples:

A bellow of rage

verb

To shout in a loud voice

Usage examples:

"i don’t believe this!" the old man bellowed.

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

phrasal verb

To speak loudly

Usage examples:

Speak up – call the names out so we can all hear., he called out, but she didn't hear him., the gov…

verb

Make a shrill howling or wailing noise like that of a cat.

Usage examples:

He seems to think that singing soulfully is to whine and caterwaul tunelessly

noun

A shrill howling or wailing noise.

Usage examples:

The song ended in a caterwaul of feedback

verb

(of a person or animal) to make a high unpleasant noise like a cat

noun

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.

Usage examples:

The questions rose to a clamour

verb

(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.

Usage examples:

The surging crowds clamoured for attention

verb

To make a loud complaint or demand

Usage examples:

The children were all clamouring for attention., [ + to infinitive ] she clamours to go home as soo…

verb

Shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

Usage examples:

Don't cry—it'll be all right

noun

A loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion.

Usage examples:

A cry of despair

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

phrasal verb

To shout or make a loud noise because you are frightened, hurt, etc.

Usage examples:

She cried out in pain as the bullet grazed her shoulder.

verb

Give a loud shout or cry.

Usage examples:

He hollers when he wants feeding

noun

A loud cry or shout.

Usage examples:

The audience responded with whoops and hollers

verb

To shout or call loudly

Usage examples:

[ t ] she hollered "stop!" just before the collision., he let out a holler when he fell.

noun

A long, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf.

Usage examples:

While in captivity, they are very vocal, uttering high-pitched whines and howls, rasping growls.

verb

Make a howling sound.

Usage examples:

He howled in agony

noun

A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.

Usage examples:

She waited for the lion's roar

verb

(of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry.

Usage examples:

We heard a lion roar

abbreviation

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verb

(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

She hit her brother, causing him to screech with pain

noun

A loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

Mary tried to drown her screeches by shaking her

verb

(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

Usage examples:

She shouted for joy

noun

A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention.

Usage examples:

His words were interrupted by warning shouts

verb

Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice

noun

A sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.

Usage examples:

Low clouds and squalls of driving rain

verb

(of a baby or small child) cry noisily and continuously.

Usage examples:

Sarah was squalling in her crib

noun

A sudden, strong wind or brief storm, esp. over water

Usage examples:

Occasional rain squalls blow furiously across the sea.

verb

(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise.

Usage examples:

The geese flew upriver, squawking

noun

A loud, harsh, or discordant noise made by a bird or a person.

Usage examples:

With a startled squawk the rook flew off

verb

To make a loud, unpleasant cry

Usage examples:

Sea gulls squawked overhead., employers have begun to squawk because of rising health insurance cos…

noun

A long, high-pitched cry or noise.

Usage examples:

They drew up with a squeal of brakes

verb

Make a squeal.

Usage examples:

The girls squealed with delight

verb

To make a long, very high sound or cry

Usage examples:

[ i ] the tires squealed as i sped away., [ t ] "this is awesome," mary lou squealed in her coach’s…

noun

A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.

Usage examples:

Christopher let out a wail

verb

Utter a wail.

Usage examples:

Tina ran off wailing

verb

To make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness, or to make a sound like this

Usage examples:

[ i ] the four babies were wailing in unison., [ i ] air-raid sirens wailed., [ + that clause ] fig…

noun

A loud cry of joy or excitement.

Usage examples:

A moment's silence was followed by whoops of delight

verb

Give or make a whoop.

Usage examples:

All at once they were whooping with laughter

verb

Beat or assault (someone).

Usage examples:

I'm still looking forward to whooping your ass, buddy

noun

A harsh or hoarse cry or yelp.

Usage examples:

The cur did not bark, other than a single yawp

verb

Shout or exclaim hoarsely.

Usage examples:

The fans screeched, yawped, and pounded their palms

noun

A loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight.

Usage examples:

Her foot slipped and she gave a yell of fear

verb

Shout in a loud, sharp way.

Usage examples:

You heard me losing my temper and yelling at her

verb

A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

noun

A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm.

Usage examples:

She uttered a yelp as she bumped into a table

verb

Utter a yelp.

Usage examples:

My dog was yelping as if hurt

verb

A sharp high-pitched cry