Synonyms for scream

Other words for “scream”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “scream”. The most common are screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching.

noun sharp piercing cry

Synonymsscreaming shriek shrieking screech screeching

noun a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

Synonymsscreech screeching shriek shrieking screaming

noun a joke that seems extremely funny

Synonymsbelly laugh sidesplitter howler thigh-slapper wow riot

verb utter a sudden loud cry

Synonymsshout shout out cry call yell holler hollo squall

verb utter or declare in a very loud voice

Synonymsyell

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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