Definition of 'scream'

Noun

1. sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
      Synonyms: screaming shriek shrieking screech screeching
2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
      Synonyms: screech screeching shriek shrieking screaming
3. a joke that seems extremely funny
      Synonyms: belly laugh sidesplitter howler thigh-slapper wow riot

Verb

1. utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
      Synonyms: shout shout out cry call yell holler hollo squall
2. utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"
      Synonyms: yell
3. make a loud, piercing sound; "Fighter planes are screaming through the skies"

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