Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skrike
verb
/skraɪk/
Definition
To cry out or scream loudly; to make a shrill or piercing sound.
Examples
- The baby bird began to skrike when it fell from the nest.
- As the storm approached, the winds would skrike through the trees.
Meaning
The term skrike often refers to the loud, distressing calls made by certain birds or animals, particularly in moments of alarm or urgency.
Synonyms
- scream
- shriek
- howl
- wail
