scream

/skɹˈiːm/

/ˈskɹim/

[verb] [noun]

to scream

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to give a long loud shout when we are feeling a strong emotion

synonyms : call

utter or declare in a very loud voice

synonyms : yell

make a loud, piercing sound

Scream

[NOUN]

sharp piercing cry

synonyms : screaming

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

synonyms : screaming

a joke that seems extremely funny

synonyms : belly laugh

Examples

1. I screamed and kicked the furniture and threw a hissy fit.

2. The crowd started screaming blue murder when the football match was interrupted.

3. I stopped dead in my tracks when I heard the scream

4. The kids are having a field day at the amusement park, laughing and screaming on the rides.

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