Synonyms of screeching

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adjective

ˈskrē-chiŋ 

as in shrill

having a high musical pitch or range

the screeching blast of the factory whistle hurt my ears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrill
• shrieking
• whistling
• high-pitched
• squeaky
• squeaking
• treble
• piping
• nasal
• tinny
• strident
• thin
• earsplitting
• piercing
• penetrating
• squealing
• sharp
• whiny
• peeping
• whining
• yelping
• yapping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• bass
• deep
• grave
• hoarse
• throaty
• rough
• smoky
• husky
• gruff

screeching

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verb

present participle of screech

as in shrieking

to cry out loudly and emotionally

the toddler screeched in anger when her stuffed rabbit was taken away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrieking
• screaming
• squealing
• yelling
• howling
• crying
• shrilling
• yelping
• squalling
• wailing
• shouting
• squawking
• yowling
• keening
• baying
• hollering
• caterwauling
• thundering
• bawling
• yawping
• vociferating
• calling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whispering
• muttering
• murmuring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of screeching

Adjective

The party hadn’t really stopped since the club wrapped up its first Premier League title in 22 years last week, but those celebrations came to a screeching halt after Eberechi Eze and Gabriel both failed to convert from the penalty spot. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

The American Eagle took its first paying customers for a screeching fun ride. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026

Verb

While walking back to his patrol vehicle, the officer heard tires screeching and a loud bang, according to the affidavit. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026

Its appearance may belie the truth, but this is not the demonic, screeching spider chasing people down that freaked you out in the movie Arachnophobia. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 May 2026