Synonyms of shrill

shrill 1 of 3

verb

as in to shriek

to cry out loudly and emotionally

the mud-splattered bystanders were shrilling with outrage at the inconsiderate motorist

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• murmur
• mutter

shrill

2 of 3

adjective

as in shrieking

having a high musical pitch or range

the shrill sound of a policeman's whistle

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

shrill

3 of 3

noun

as in shriek

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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