shriek (Meaning)
shriek (n)
sharp piercing cry
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shriek (v)
utter a shrill cry
shriek (v. i.)
To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
shriek (v. t.)
To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks.
shriek (n.)
A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shriek
shriek Sentence Examples
- The child's ear-splitting shriek reverberated through the house.
- The owl's piercing shriek filled the night air with an eerie chill.
- The terrified woman shrieked as the intruder broke into her home.
- The rollercoaster's sudden drop left riders shrieking with adrenaline.
- The mourners shrieked in agony as they buried their beloved friend.
- The thrill-seekers shrieked with delight as they hurtled down the water slide.
- The alarm clock's deafening shriek jolted me awake.
- The banshee's mournful shriek sent shivers down my spine.
- The parrot's raucous shriek interrupted the peace of the neighborhood.
- The wind shrieked through the trees, creating an ominous atmosphere.
FAQs About the word shriek
sharp piercing cry, a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry, utter a shrill cryTo utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to
yell, squeal,scream,howl, cry, wail, screech, squall, yelp, shout
whisper, whisper, murmur, murmur, mutter,mutter,
The child's ear-splitting shriek reverberated through the house.
The owl's piercing shriek filled the night air with an eerie chill.
The terrified woman shrieked as the intruder broke into her home.
The rollercoaster's sudden drop left riders shrieking with adrenaline.
