SCREAM Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈskrēm

Definition of scream

as in to shriek

to cry out loudly and emotionally we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge

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as in to laugh

to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing

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as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm

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scream

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noun

as in hoot

someone or something that is very funny that new comedy is a scream

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Recent Examples of scream

Verb

Lewy body dementia symptoms tend to start with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, such as screaming or kicking during sleep. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 His dad had even seen it; a form atop a hill at a local farm, screaming at the moonlight. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Noun

In ghost stories that circulate by word of mouth on Mount Desert Island, the screams of those left behind can still be heard. — Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 The worm-like creature enters Chekov’s ear and wraps itself around his brain, producing what is considered one of the cringiest scenes of the franchise, with Koenig emitting a blood-curdling scream. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scream

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scream

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Children crowded the play areas, despite the damp, gray weather, shrieking with joy (and in one instance, crying).

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
This power plant is Mercedes-AMG’s new-generation M177 EVO, enhanced and enlivened by a flat-plane crankshaft, a feature normally associated with shrieking supercar engines.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of shriek

Verb

Zion, 11, is smart and creative and enjoys having fun and making others laugh.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Foreman can often be seen making audiences laugh at Comedy In Harlem, which held a comedy show for Breast Cancer Awareness in October where 10% of the proceeds go toward breast cancer research and awareness.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of laugh

Verb

Someone else even complained about the self-clean feature ruining their appliance.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
By July, morale among immigration officers had dipped below its nadir during the Biden Administration, with agents now complaining of being overextended, inundated with novice recruits, and undermined by inflammatory rhetoric from on high.

— Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of complain

Noun

Closer to home there’s The Invite’s Olivia Wilde, who is a hoot as a tightly wound yuppie, and who could make history as the first woman to direct herself to an acting nomination.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Whyte is a hoot, and her thick-as-thieves chemistry with Horgan a delight.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hoot

Verb

This time of year, the ranch’s Duroc, Hampshire and Berkshire cross hogs are paddocked along a slough, grunting and squealing under the canopy of oak and walnut trees.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Try not to squeal like a 5-year-old when the foot-tall sparkler speared into the sundae is lit.

— Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of squeal

Verb

In one photo, Ray’s sister Ruby held up the giggling infant, making kissy faces at the baby wrapped up in a blanket.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2026
Last episode, Jelly and Devin were out there giggling on the beach like Will and Grace with sand stuck in their coochies.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of giggle

Verb

Just thank God you were born female and stop whining over your bad choices.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Unlike last year when Texas coach Steve Sarkisian whined about his non-conference schedule, his main complaint this year will be his conference schedule.

— Mac Engel October 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of whine

Noun

In Hamburg, riot police responded after barriers were set on fire and emergency service workers were attacked.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Housing costs inspired protests in Portugal In Portugal, riot police overnight removed protesters by force from a square in Lisbon following protests for more affordable housing.

— Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

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