Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shriek
verb
/ʃriːk/
Definition
A loud, high-pitched cry or scream.
Examples
- She let out a shriek when she saw the spider.
- The audience shrieked in delight at the magician’s tricks.
- He shrieked in pain after accidentally cutting his finger.
Meaning
To make a loud, sharp, piercing sound, usually as a result of fear, excitement, or pain.
Synonyms
- scream
- yell
- howl
- wail
- clamor
