Definition of 'shriek'

Noun

1. sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
      Synonyms: scream screaming 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 shrieking scream screaming

Verb

1. utter a shrill cry
      Synonyms: shrill pipe up pipe

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