shriek 2
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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Examples
- 1.he ducked at the screechings of shells
- 2.he heard the scream of the brakes
Synonyms
- screech 1
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- screeching 1
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- shrieking 2
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- scream 2
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- screaming 2
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
