SCREAMED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

screamed

verb

past tense of scream

as in shrieked

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

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as in laughed

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 complained

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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Recent Examples of screamed Elena called for Harold, who ran out in his boxers — both men screamed at each other and threatened to call the cops. —

Olivia Bensimon, Curbed, 17 June 2026 As the clock ran out, years of pain were screamed out in Frost Bank Center as the Spurs’ home court sounded like it was parked in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. —

Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Both Brunson and Knicks coach Mike Brown screamed at the referees for not calling a foul on Wembanyama, which could have been ruled a flagrant closeout. —

Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 In 2022, as Britain marked the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the young royal covered his ears and screamed as the military flyover got too loud. —

Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 13 June 2026 With Mboko serving at 3-1, Williams screamed in anguish after missing a shot and then apologized earnestly to her partner. —

Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 June 2026 His poetic minimalism produced an atmosphere that screamed quietly. —

Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026 When the momager walked by, DeGeneres screamed at her, and Jenner screamed right back in surprise. —

Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Some of the young students screamed in panic and wept but mostly remained seated and still, preventing any injuries, Cachuela said, adding that a motorcycle was damaged when a shed crumbled to the ground. —

ABC News, 7 June 2026

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As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Pulido told the crowd, before scratching his signature onto the brim and handing it to Jimena, who pumped it in the air and shrieked with joy.

— Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026