Definition of

Shrieking

  1. (noun, communication) sharp piercing cry
  2. (noun, event) a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
    he heard the scream of the brakes

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Synonyms of Shrieking

scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek

Alternate forms of Shrieking

Derivations: shriek

Hypernyms: call, cry, noise, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

People who say Shrieking

  • qucibusysucu Broke, and they caught him shrieking; twice, he went aloft, and the rope.

  • dywaqecegit Broke, and they caught him shrieking; then, the rope was merciful, and.

  • HenryB00th @kavya_kaushik A shrieking Ken would be worse I suppose. At least it wouldn't be able to sneak up on you.

  • naucratesductor I'm at shrieking Shack http://t.co/b7OMOtt9

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