Synonyms of shriek

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verb

ˈshrēk 

as in to scream

to cry out loudly and emotionally

the children shrieked with excitement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scream
• squeal
• yell
• howl
• screech
• cry
• shrill
• yelp
• squall
• shout
• wail
• squawk
• caterwaul
• yowl
• bay
• holler
• bawl
• keen
• thunder
• yawp
• vociferate
• call

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• murmur
• mutter

shriek

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noun

as in scream

Related Words

• scream
• screech
• squeal
• shrill
• squeak
• yelp
• squall
• roar
• interjection
• outcry
• shout
• yell
• ejaculation
• clamor
• bellow
• howl
• bawl
• whoop
• cry
• yowl
• wail
• holler
• caterwaul
• hoot
• plaint

Dissimilar Words

• murmur
• mutter
• whisper
• gasp
• mumble
• whimper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shriek

Verb

Now, if there was just some way to go back and re-edit a supercut without Kate Capshaw's squealing and shrieking. — Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026

As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026

Noun

For decades, Bob, Hamilton and John Adams provided the soundtrack to Cleveland summers, whether through a steady, calming voice, a home-run shriek or a reliable drumbeat. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026

Less than 30 seconds later came the shriek of the two missiles that lanced through Turmus’ car. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026