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View usage for: (ʃriːk) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense shrieks, present participle shrieking, past tense, past participle shrieked1. verbWhen someone shrieks, they make a short, very loud cry, for example because they are suddenly surprised, are in pain, or are laughing. She shrieked and leapt from the bed. [VERB] Miranda shrieked with laughter. [VERB + with] Synonyms: scream, cry, yell, howl More Synonyms of shriek Shriek is also a noun. Sue let out a terrific shriek and leapt out of the way. ...the groans of the wounded, or the shrieks of the dying. ...a shriek of joy. 2. verbIf you shriek something, you shout it in a loud, high-pitched voice. 'Stop it! Stop it!' shrieked Jane. [VERB with quote] He was shrieking obscenities and weeping. [VERB noun] More Synonyms of shriek shriek in British English (ʃriːk) noun1. a shrill and piercing cry verb2. to produce or utter (words, sounds, etc) in a shrill piercing tone Derived forms shrieker (ˈshrieker) noun Word origin C16: probably from Old Norse skrækja to screech1shriek in American English (ʃrik) verb intransitive1. to make a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound, as certain animals, or a person in terror, pain, or laughter; screech verb transitive2. to utter with a shriek noun3. a loud, piercing cry or sound Derived forms shrieker (ˈshrieker) noun Word origin ME schriken, var. of scriken, prob. < ON * skrīka, to cry, akin to skrīkja, cry of birds: for IE base see scream Examples of 'shriek' in a sentenceshriek British English: shriek / ʃriːk/ VERB When someone shrieks, they make a short, very loud cry, for example, because they are suddenly surprised, are in pain, or are laughing. She shrieked and leapt from the bed. - American English: shriek
- Arabic: يَصْرُخُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: gritar
- Chinese: 尖声叫喊
- Croatian: vrištati
- Czech: vřískat
- Danish: hvine
- Dutch: schreeuwen
- European Spanish: chillar
- Finnish: kirkaista
- French: crier
- German: kreischen
- Greek: σκούζω
- Italian: strillare
- Japanese: 金切り声を出す
- Korean: 비명을 지르다
- Norwegian: hyle
- Polish: wrzasnąć
- European Portuguese: gritar
- Romanian: a icni
- Russian: пронзительно кричать
- Latin American Spanish: chillar
- Swedish: gallskrika
- Thai: หวีดร้อง
- Turkish: feryat etmek
- Ukrainian: пронизливо кричати
- Vietnamese: thét
Chinese translation of 'shriek' n (c) -
尖叫声(聲) (jiānjiàoshēng) (声, shēng) to shriek with laughter 尖声(聲)大笑 (jiān shēng dà xiào)
Definition to utter (words or sounds) in a high-pitched tone She shrieked and leapt from the bed. Definition a high-pitched scream a shriek of joy Additional synonymsDefinition to utter loudly or shout `You're under arrest!' he cried. Synonyms shout, call, bell, scream, roar, hail, yell, howl, call out, exclaim, shriek, bellow, whoop, screech, bawl, holler (informal), ejaculate (archaic), sing out, halloo, vociferate (archaic) Definition the act or sound of crying Her brother gave a cry of recognition. Synonyms shout, call, bell, scream, roar, yell, howl, shriek, bellow, whoop, screech, hoot, ejaculation (literary), bawl, holler (informal), exclamation, squawk, yelp, yoo-hoo Definition to shout or yell He hollered for help. Synonyms yell, call, cry, shout, cheer, roar, hail, bellow, whoop, clamour, bawl, hurrah, halloo, hollo, huzzah (archaic) Additional synonymsDefinition a shout or yell The men were celebrating with whoops and hollers. Synonyms yell, call, cry, shout, cheer, roar, hail, bellow, whoop, clamour, bawl, hurrah, halloo, hollo, huzzah (archaic) Definition to express (something) in a howl or utter such cries The baby was howling for her 3am feed. Synonyms cry, shout, bell, scream, roar, weep, yell, lament, cry out, wail, shriek, bellow, bawl, yelp, ululateDefinition a similar cry of pain or sorrow a howl of rage Synonyms cry, scream, roar, bay, bell, wail, outcry, shriek, bellow, clamour, hoot, bawl, yelp, yowl, ululation Definition to utter a shrill cry She was screeching at them. Synonyms shriek, scream, yell, howl, call out, wail, bellow, squeal, holler, caterwaulDefinition a shrill or high-pitched sound or cry The figure gave a screech. Synonyms cry, scream, shriek, squeal, squawk, yelpDefinition to make a squeal Jennifer squealed with delight and hugged me. Synonyms scream, yell, shriek, screech, yelp, wail, yowlDefinition a long high-pitched yelp the squeal of pigletsAt that moment there was a squeal of brakes. Synonyms scream, shriek, screech, yell, scream, wail, yelp, yowlDefinition to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow She began to wail that she was hungry. Synonyms scream, cry, yell, howl, shriek, screech, yelpDefinition a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow Wails of grief were heard as visitors filed past the site of the disaster. Synonyms cry, moan, sob, howl, keening, lament, bawl, lamentation, yowl, ululation, weeping Definition to cry out in excitement or joy The audience whooped and cheered with delight. Synonyms cry, shout, scream, cheer, yell, shriek, hoot, holler (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition a loud cry of excitement or joy A wild frenzy of whoops and yells arose outside. Synonyms cry, shout, scream, cheer, yell, shriek, hoot, holler (informal), hurrah, hallooDefinition to shout, scream, or cheer in a loud or piercing way He was out there shouting and yelling. Synonyms scream, shout, cry out, howl, call out, wail, shriek, screech, squeal, bawl, holler (informal), yelp, call at the top of your voice Definition a loud piercing cry of pain, anger, or fear He let out a yell. Synonyms scream, cry, shout, roar, howl, shriek, whoop, screech, squeal, holler (informal), yelp, yowl |