screech

/skɹˈiːt‍ʃ/

/ˈskɹitʃ/

to screech

MAIN VERB

to make a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement or a bird crying out

synonyms : creak

utter a harsh abrupt scream

synonyms : screak

Screech

sharp piercing cry

synonyms : scream

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

synonyms : scream

Examples

1. I remember the screech of the horn as the car came towards me.

2. - Aw, come on, Screech.

3. The tires screech in protest.

4. Suddenly the train screeched to a halt.