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shriek

verb

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Synonyms & Antonyms of shriek

(Entry 1 of 2)

to cry out loudly and emotionally

the children shrieked with excitement

Synonyms for shriek

howl,
scream,
screech,
shrill,
squall,
squeal,
yell,
yelp

Words Related to shriek

bay,
caterwaul,
keen,
squawk,
wail,
yawp
(or yaup),
yowl

bawl,
call,
cry,
holler,
shout,
thunder,
vociferate

Near Antonyms for shriek

murmur,
mutter,
whisper

shriek

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of shriek (Entry 2 of 2)

as in scream, squeal

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for shriek

scream,
screech,
shrill,
squall,
squeak,
squeal,
yelp

ejaculation,
interjection

bawl,
bellow,
clamor,
outcry,
roar

cry,
holler,
hoot,
howl,
shout,
whoop,
yell,
yowl

caterwaul,
plaint,
wail

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for shriek

mumble,
murmur,
mutter

gasp,
whimper,
whisper

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“Shriek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriek. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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The first known use of shriek was in the 15th century

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