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   scream

   /skriːm/

   verb

   • 1. give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain: "they could hear him screaming in pain"
   • ▪ cry something in a high-pitched, frenzied way: "I ran to the house screaming for help"
   • ▪ urgently and vociferously call attention to one's views or feelings, especially ones of anger or distress: "his supporters scream that he is being done an injustice"
   • 2. make a loud, high-pitched sound: "sirens were screaming from all over the city"
   • ▪ move very rapidly with or as if with a loud, high-pitched sound: "a shell screamed overhead"
   • 3. turn informer: informal, dated "he never got paid and my information is he's ready to scream"

   noun

   • 1. a long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain: "they were awakened by screams for help" Similar shriekscreechyellhowlshoutbellowbawlcryyawpyelpsquealwailsquawksquallcaterwaulwhoopinformal:hollerOpposite whisper
   • ▪ a high-pitched cry made by an animal: "the screams of the seagulls"
   • 2. a loud, piercing sound: "the scream of a falling bomb"
   • 3. an irresistibly funny person, thing, or situation: informal "the movie's a scream" Similar laughhootcomedyinformal:gasgigglelarkriotbundle of funbundle of laughsinformal, dated:yellwithootcomediancomicentertainerjokerclownbuffooninformal:charactergasgiggleriothard caseinformal, dated:cautioncasecardyellOpposite bore

   Word Origin Middle English: origin uncertain; perhaps from Middle Dutch.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCREAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SCREAM definition: 1. to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, especially because of strong emotions…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySCREAM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SCREAM meaning: 1. to cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, especially because of strong emotions…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SCREAM is to voice a sudden sharp loud cry. How to use scream in a sentence.

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   To scream is to utter a loud, piercing cry, especially of pain, fear, anger, or excitement: to scream with terror. The word is used also for a little, barely audible cry given by one who is startled. Shriek usually refers to a sharper and briefer cry than scream; when caused by fear or pain, it is often indicative of more terror or distress ...

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCREAM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To scream is to utter a loud, piercing cry, esp. of pain, fear, anger, or excitement: to scream with terror. The word is used also for a little, barely audible cry given by one who is startled.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionscream verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of scream verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › screamScream - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of scream. verb. utter a sudden loud cry. synonyms: call, cry, holler, hollo, shout, shout out, squall, yell. call. utter in a loud voice or announce. call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy. see more.