scream
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verb \ˈskrēm\Definition of SCREAM
intransitive verb
1
a (1) : to voice a sudden sharp loud cry (2) : to produce harsh high tones b : to make a noise resembling a scream <the siren screamed> c : to move with great rapidity
2
a : to speak or write with intense or hysterical emotion b : to protest, demand, or complain vehemently c : to laugh hysterically
3
: to produce a vivid startling effect
transitive verb
: to utter with or as if with a scream
See Examples of SCREAM
- She screamed when the door suddenly slammed shut.
- This is so irritating I could scream.
- The crowd screamed with excitement.
- He was dragged, kicking and screaming, from the room.
- He screamed at her to stop.
- Sirens were screaming in the distance.
- Police cars screamed down the street.
- Newspaper headlines screamed about the spike in crime.
Origin of SCREAM
Middle English scremen; akin to Middle Dutch schreem scream
First Known Use: 12th century
Related to SCREAM
2scream
nounDefinition of SCREAM
1
: a loud sharp penetrating cry or noise
2
: a very funny person or thing
Examples of SCREAM
- She let out a piercing scream.
- <that new comedy is a scream>
First Known Use of SCREAM
1605
Related to SCREAM
- Synonyms
- hoot, knee-slapper, laugh, riot
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