scream

[ skreem ]

/ skrim /

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verb (used without object)

to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.

to emit a shrill, piercing sound: The sirens and whistles screamed.

to laugh immoderately or uncontrollably: The comedian had the audience screaming.

to shout or speak shrilly, especially with harsh or exaggerated words: They screamed across the back fence.

to play or sing in a high, loud, harsh manner.

to be conspicuous or startling: That red dress really screams.

verb (used with object)

to utter with or as if with a scream or screams.

to make by screaming: to scream oneself hoarse.

noun

a loud, sharp, piercing cry: Her scream frightened off the burglar.

a shrill, piercing sound: the scream of the tires as the car rounded the curve.

Informal. someone or something that is hilariously funny: The movie was a scream.

Origin of scream

First recorded in 1150–1200; 1905–10 for def. 11; Middle English screamen (verb), (unattested) Old English scrǣman; akin to Old Norse skraumi “chatterbox, braggart,” skruma “to jabber”; sc- (for regular sh- as in Middle English shreame) from obsolete scritch “to screech” (see screech

SYNONYMS FOR scream

9 outcry, shriek, screech, screak.

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synonym study for scream

1. Scream, shriek, screech apply to crying out in a loud, piercing way. To scream is to utter a loud, piercing cry, especially of pain, fear, anger, or excitement: to scream with terror. The word is used also for a little, barely audible cry given by one who is startled. Shriek usually refers to a sharper and briefer cry than scream; when caused by fear or pain, it is often indicative of more terror or distress; shriek is also used for shrill uncontrolled cries: to shriek with laughter. Screech emphasizes disagreeable shrillness and harshness, often with a connotation of lack of dignity: to screech approval at a rock concert.

OTHER WORDS FROM scream

outscream, verb (used with object)

Words nearby scream

scrawler, scrawly, scrawny, scrawp, screak, scream, scream bloody murder, screamer, screaming, screaming-meemies, screamo

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Example sentences from the Web for scream

Available at Amazon Vince Camuto Moto Baseball Cap, $34 Baseball caps may be useful on the road, but they scream “tourist!”
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Anthony Bourdain in Your Life|Allison McNearney|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
De la Renta was a confident thoroughbred, never needing to scream for attention.
Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta, American Great, Dead at 82|Tim Teeman|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sadly, no one helps him, opting instead to scream and run—but can you blame them?
Breakdancing Brad Pitt, Chainsaw Massacre Prank, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“For someone to scream, that is like applause to us,” Harlacher said.
New York’s Scariest Night Out: The Ghosts, Rats, and Lunatics of ‘Nightmare New York’|Justin Jones|October 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

"I plan to scream at Palmer the rest of the season, 'cause that's the only way I can get his attention," Weaver announced.
Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up|Tom Boswell|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Often I sat upon my doorstep almost ready to scream loudly enough to drown the sad music of the pines.
Memories|Fannie A. (Mrs.) Beers
With a scream and a cry, Gwendolen gave orders for her own departure.
Johnny Ludlow, Third Series|Mrs. Henry Wood
Bertha started when it beat against the windows with a scream that was nearly human.
Mrs. Craddock|W. Somerset Maugham
So she swung back and forth like a lantern, screaming as loud as she could scream.
Gypsy's Cousin Joy|Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
However, you are clearly right, and let them scream and stamp.
The Life of Florence Nightingale vol. 2 of 2|Edward Tyas Cook

British Dictionary definitions for scream

scream

/ (skriːm) /

verb

to utter or emit (a sharp piercing cry or similar sound or sounds), esp as of fear, pain, etc

(intr) to laugh wildly

(intr) to speak, shout, or behave in a wild or impassioned manner

(tr) to bring (oneself) into a specified state by screamingshe screamed herself hoarse

(intr) to be extremely conspicuousthese orange curtains scream, you need more restful colours in a bedroom

noun

a sharp piercing cry or sound, esp one denoting fear or pain

informal a person or thing that causes great amusement

Word Origin for scream

C13: from Germanic; compare Middle Dutch schreem, West Frisian skrieme to weep

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	scream
释义	scream [ skreem ] / skrim / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scream ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry. to emit a shrill, piercing sound: The sirens and whistles screamed. to laugh immoderately or uncontrollably: The comedian had the audience screaming. to shout or speak shrilly, especially with harsh or exaggerated words: They screamed across the back fence. to play or sing in a high, loud, harsh manner. to be conspicuous or startling: That red dress really screams. verb (used with object) to utter with or as if with a scream or screams. to make by screaming: to scream oneself hoarse. noun a loud, sharp, piercing cry: Her scream frightened off the burglar. a shrill, piercing sound: the scream of the tires as the car rounded the curve. Informal. someone or something that is hilariously funny: The movie was a scream. Origin of scream First recorded in 1150–1200; 1905–10 for def. 11; Middle English screamen (verb), (unattested) Old English scrǣman; akin to Old Norse skraumi “chatterbox, braggart,” skruma “to jabber”; sc- (for regular sh- as in Middle English shreame) from obsolete scritch “to screech” (see screech SYNONYMS FOR scream 9 outcry, shriek, screech, screak. SEE SYNONYMS FOR scream ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for scream 1. Scream, shriek, screech apply to crying out in a loud, piercing way. To scream is to utter a loud, piercing cry, especially of pain, fear, anger, or excitement: to scream with terror. The word is used also for a little, barely audible cry given by one who is startled. Shriek usually refers to a sharper and briefer cry than scream; when caused by fear or pain, it is often indicative of more terror or distress; shriek is also used for shrill uncontrolled cries: to shriek with laughter. Screech emphasizes disagreeable shrillness and harshness, often with a connotation of lack of dignity: to screech approval at a rock concert. OTHER WORDS FROM scream outscream, verb (used with object) Words nearby scream scrawler, scrawly, scrawny, scrawp, screak, scream, scream bloody murder, screamer, screaming, screaming-meemies, screamo Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scream Available at Amazon Vince Camuto Moto Baseball Cap, $34 Baseball caps may be useful on the road, but they scream “tourist!” The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Anthony Bourdain in Your Life\|Allison McNearney\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST De la Renta was a confident thoroughbred, never needing to scream for attention. Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta, American Great, Dead at 82\|Tim Teeman\|October 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Sadly, no one helps him, opting instead to scream and run—but can you blame them? Breakdancing Brad Pitt, Chainsaw Massacre Prank, and More Viral Videos\|The Daily Beast Video\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “For someone to scream, that is like applause to us,” Harlacher said. New York’s Scariest Night Out: The Ghosts, Rats, and Lunatics of ‘Nightmare New York’\|Justin Jones\|October 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST "I plan to scream at Palmer the rest of the season, 'cause that's the only way I can get his attention," Weaver announced. Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up\|Tom Boswell\|September 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Often I sat upon my doorstep almost ready to scream loudly enough to drown the sad music of the pines. Memories\|Fannie A. (Mrs.) Beers With a scream and a cry, Gwendolen gave orders for her own departure. Johnny Ludlow, Third Series\|Mrs. Henry Wood Bertha started when it beat against the windows with a scream that was nearly human. Mrs. Craddock\|W. Somerset Maugham So she swung back and forth like a lantern, screaming as loud as she could scream. Gypsy's Cousin Joy\|Elizabeth Stuart Phelps However, you are clearly right, and let them scream and stamp. The Life of Florence Nightingale vol. 2 of 2\|Edward Tyas Cook British Dictionary definitions for scream scream / (skriːm) / verb to utter or emit (a sharp piercing cry or similar sound or sounds), esp as of fear, pain, etc (intr) to laugh wildly (intr) to speak, shout, or behave in a wild or impassioned manner (tr) to bring (oneself) into a specified state by screamingshe screamed herself hoarse (intr) to be extremely conspicuousthese orange curtains scream, you need more restful colours in a bedroom noun a sharp piercing cry or sound, esp one denoting fear or pain informal a person or thing that causes great amusement Word Origin for scream C13: from Germanic; compare Middle Dutch schreem, West Frisian skrieme to weep Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to scream yelp, wail, cry, screech, shriek, howl, hoot, laugh, roar, blare, shout, holler, yell, squeal, riot, guffaw, character, sensation, joker, wit
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