Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
screech
verb
/skriːtʃ/
Definition
A loud, high-pitched sound made by a person or an animal.
Examples
- The tires screeched as the car came to a sudden stop.
- She let out a screech when she saw the spider.
- The owl began to screech in the dark night.
Meaning
To screech means to produce a sharp, piercing noise that can be associated with distress, excitement, or alarm.
Synonyms
- shriek
- yell
- howl
- call
