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scream
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- pronunciation:
- skrim
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
screams, screaming, screamed |
| definition 1: |
to make a shrill, loud cry or sound.
The girl screamed in fear.The wheels screamed on the pavement as the car sped away.- synonyms:
- screech, shriek, squeal
- similar words:
- cry, holler, shout, squawk, wail, yell, yelp, yowl
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| definition 2: |
to speak or shout in a shrill, harsh, or angry tone.
The mean boss is always screaming at the workers.- synonyms:
- shriek, yell
- similar words:
- holler, screech, shout
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| related words: |
blare, speak, whine |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a shrill, loud cry or sound.
I let out a scream when I saw the lion.- synonyms:
- screech, shriek, squeal, yell
- similar words:
- blast
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| definition 2: |
(informal) someone or something that is very funny.
She is a scream at parties.- synonyms:
- riot
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| related words: |
blare, call, cry, hail, wail, yelp, yowl |
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