scream

1 of 2

verb

ˈskrēm

screamed; screaming; screams

intransitive verb

a(1)

: to voice a sudden sharp loud cry

(2)

: to produce harsh high tones

: to make a noise resembling a scream

the siren screamed

: to move with great rapidity

: to speak or write with intense or hysterical emotion

: to protest, demand, or complain vehemently

: to laugh hysterically

: to produce a vivid startling effect

transitive verb

: to utter with or as if with a scream

"Use your mirror!" screamed her petrified bodyguard …

Alan Coren

Fans in the mosh pit shook their fists and screamed her lyrics in unison.

Neal Karlen

: to call (something) to mind very strongly and clearly

They may be a pain to carve, but few things scream Halloween quite like the iconic jack o'lantern.

Matt Juul

There's something about Jane Austen novels, and especially Pride & Prejudice, that just screams fall reading to me.

Kerry Jarema

Example Sentences

Verb She screamed when the door suddenly slammed shut. This is so irritating I could scream. The crowd screamed with excitement. He was dragged, kicking and screaming, from the room. He screamed at her to stop. Sirens were screaming in the distance. Police cars screamed down the street. Newspaper headlines screamed about the spike in crime. Noun She let out a piercing scream. that new comedy is a scream See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

South Los Angeles had to scream before anyone would pay attention.

Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2022 Zach encouraged Rachel to scream out her frustrations.

Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Erik Ezukanma began training camp at a whisper’s tone, but as practices have commenced the Miami Dolphins rookie receiver is beginning to scream for attention.

Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2022 In May, boaters discovered a body in a barrel at Lake Mead after hearing a woman scream from the side of the beach, McClatchy News reported.

al, 26 July 2022 In a side room, whenever guests entered, a motion detector would set off loud power tools hidden under the floorboards, causing some viewers to scream.

John Ortved, New York Times, 20 July 2022 All Mookie Betts could do was scream, grab his bat off the ground by the barrel and chop at the air, incredulity sweeping through him and everyone else in blue.

Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021 There, no one but the paying spectators get to hear your car scream.

Ronald D. White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2021 Neighbors heard her scream and called the police, who found her in an alley outside the building.

BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2021

Noun

The girl pulled back and let out a piercing scream.

Fox News Staff, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Behind her, people follow her moves in joyously chaotic ways — some burst into air guitar solos, while others let out the occasional primal scream.

Melinda Fulmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 This is my favorite kind of Black Keys, but that’s not to say the anthemic scream along stuff was lacking.

Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2022 Billy does decide to face the creature head on, but the scene cuts away, leaving the audience with only his blood-curdling scream to infer death.

Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022 Horford celebrated by letting out a scream and pumping his fists.

oregonlive, 9 May 2022 TikTok users let out a collective scream of joy today (July 14) with the news that Beyoncé has finally joined the social media platform.

Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 14 July 2022 That was the primal scream coming from Rodrick Pleasant of Gardena Serra High on a cool, breezy Saturday afternoon at Moorpark High after learning his wind-legal performance in the 100 meters was the fastest in state history.

Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2022 Harmon hosted her first primal scream event in March 2021.

Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	screams
释义	scream 1 of 2 verb ˈskrēm screamed; screaming; screams intransitive verb 1 a(1) : to voice a sudden sharp loud cry (2) : to produce harsh high tones b : to make a noise resembling a scream the siren screamed c : to move with great rapidity 2 a : to speak or write with intense or hysterical emotion b : to protest, demand, or complain vehemently c : to laugh hysterically 3 : to produce a vivid startling effect transitive verb 1 : to utter with or as if with a scream "Use your mirror!" screamed her petrified bodyguard … Alan Coren Fans in the mosh pit shook their fists and screamed her lyrics in unison. Neal Karlen 2 : to call (something) to mind very strongly and clearly They may be a pain to carve, but few things scream Halloween quite like the iconic jack o'lantern. Matt Juul There's something about Jane Austen novels, and especially Pride & Prejudice, that just screams fall reading to me. Kerry Jarema scream 2 of 2 noun 1 : a loud sharp penetrating cry or noise 2 : a very funny person or thing Synonyms Verb howl screech shriek shrill squall squeal yell yelp Noun hoot knee-slapper laugh riot See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She screamed when the door suddenly slammed shut. This is so irritating I could scream. The crowd screamed with excitement. He was dragged, kicking and screaming, from the room. He screamed at her to stop. Sirens were screaming in the distance. Police cars screamed down the street. Newspaper headlines screamed about the spike in crime. Noun She let out a piercing scream. that new comedy is a scream See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb South Los Angeles had to scream before anyone would pay attention. Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2022 Zach encouraged Rachel to scream out her frustrations. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Erik Ezukanma began training camp at a whisper’s tone, but as practices have commenced the Miami Dolphins rookie receiver is beginning to scream for attention. Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2022 In May, boaters discovered a body in a barrel at Lake Mead after hearing a woman scream from the side of the beach, McClatchy News reported. al, 26 July 2022 In a side room, whenever guests entered, a motion detector would set off loud power tools hidden under the floorboards, causing some viewers to scream. John Ortved, New York Times, 20 July 2022 All Mookie Betts could do was scream, grab his bat off the ground by the barrel and chop at the air, incredulity sweeping through him and everyone else in blue. Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021 There, no one but the paying spectators get to hear your car scream. Ronald D. White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2021 Neighbors heard her scream and called the police, who found her in an alley outside the building. BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2021 Noun The girl pulled back and let out a piercing scream. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Behind her, people follow her moves in joyously chaotic ways — some burst into air guitar solos, while others let out the occasional primal scream. Melinda Fulmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 This is my favorite kind of Black Keys, but that’s not to say the anthemic scream along stuff was lacking. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2022 Billy does decide to face the creature head on, but the scene cuts away, leaving the audience with only his blood-curdling scream to infer death. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022 Horford celebrated by letting out a scream and pumping his fists. oregonlive, 9 May 2022 TikTok users let out a collective scream of joy today (July 14) with the news that Beyoncé has finally joined the social media platform. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 14 July 2022 That was the primal scream coming from Rodrick Pleasant of Gardena Serra High on a cool, breezy Saturday afternoon at Moorpark High after learning his wind-legal performance in the 100 meters was the fastest in state history. Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2022 Harmon hosted her first primal scream event in March 2021. Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English scremen; akin to Middle Dutch schreem scream First Known Use Verb 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a(1) Noun 1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing scream scream blue murder scream bloody murder primal scream therapy scream for scream out for scream blue murder scream bloody murder primal scream therapy scream for scream out for Kids Definition scream 1 of 2 verb ˈskrēm screamed; screaming : to cry out (as in fright) with a loud and high-pitched sound scream 2 of 2 noun : a long cry that is loud and high-pitched But right then, there was this awful scream, and we saw a big wave of water coming toward us. Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid screams 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of scream 1 as in shrieks to cry out loudly and emotionally we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shrieks squeals yells cries howls screeches shrills yelps shouts wails squalls squawks caterwauls yowls yawps hollers bawls keens thunders bays vociferates yaups calls Antonyms & Near Antonyms whispers murmurs mutters 2 as in laughs to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing Synonyms & Similar Words laughs giggles chuckles roars cackles smiles chortles grins snickers titters cracks up twitters splits one's sides hee-haws breaks up Antonyms & Near Antonyms cries sobs weeps howls bawls wails whines yowls whimpers blubbers groans moans bleats sighs squalls pules snivels sniffles See More 3 as in complains to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm Synonyms & Similar Words complains moans whines cries mutters squeals growls whimpers wails grumbles squawks hollers kicks murmurs caterwauls yowls worries bleats bitches grizzles yawps bellyaches gripes nags grouses yammers croaks whinges repines keens inveighs crabs beefs protests kvetches grouches sobs grumps carps fusses kicks up a stink yaups kicks up a fuss maunders blubbers laments cavils bewails quibbles bemoans stews deplores frets objects (to) quarrels (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms rejoices delights accepts endures takes cheers bears tolerates applauds crows commends countenances See More screams 2 of 2 noun plural of scream as in hoots someone or something that is very funny that new comedy is a scream Synonyms & Similar Words hoots laughs riots jokes knee-slappers howlers gags wisecracks quips waggeries witticisms boners sights sallies cracks pleasantries jests cautions Antonyms & Near Antonyms downers bummers
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