screech /skrēch/

To utter a harsh, shrill, and sudden cry or noise, or to speak in that way

To utter in such tones

A harsh, shrill, and sudden cry, noise, or tone of voice

screechˈer noun

1. Someone or something that screeches
2. The swift, barn owl or other screeching bird

screechˈy adjective

Shrill and harsh, like a screech

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