Shriek meaning

What does “shriek” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“shriek” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: sharp piercing cry.

shriek

noun

sharp piercing cry
“her screaming attracted the neighbors”
Synonymsscream screaming shrieking screech screeching
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
“he ducked at the screechings of shells”
“he heard the scream of the brakes”
Synonymsscreech screeching shrieking scream screaming

verb

utter a shrill cry
Synonymsshrill pipe up pipe

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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