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Shriek
01
a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
shrieks
Examples
She let out a shriek when she saw the spider on her bed.
to shriek
01
to produce a loud, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, surprise, or excitement
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
shriek
3rd person singular
shrieks
Present participle
shrieking
Past simple
shrieked
Past participle
shrieked
Examples
She shrieked when the mouse ran across the floor.
