SCREAMER Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

screamer

noun

Definition of screamer

as in wailer

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happy camper

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Recent Examples of screamer Neymar watched from the stands at the Maracana, as Vincius’ screamer of an opening goal kicked off the scoring in a 6-2 win. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Given one too many opportunities, Chawinga unleashed a true close-range screamer that did not miss. — Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026 From stunning volleys and bicycle kicks to long-range screamers, Ibrahimović was one of the most complete strikers of the ball. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 Inter Miami took a 1-0 lead into halftime after a screamer of a goal from De Paul in the 44th minute. — Miami Herald, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for screamer

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weeper

Noun

Diamond wrote this waltz-time weeper with Carole Bayer Sager, who beat him to the punch with her own recording; his version is haunted, hers downright macabre.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Such was the verdict that was handed down upon Anthony by his father, Dick, who was a boozer and a weeper as well as a baker.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025

Definition of weeper

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