Synonyms for

Scream

Verb / skri:m / Another word for scream — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a loud, high-pitched sound, especially when you are afraid, angry, or excited.

Synonyms & similar words

thighslapper shrieking squall call howler shoutout wow yell screech shout sidesplitter holler shriek bellylaugh screaming hollo riot cry screeching yell shriek howl cry wail screech holler squawk bawl roar shout bellow whoop cheer squeal hoot ululate yip yawp squeak

Synonyms by register

Formal

shout cry out vocalize loudly

Informal

yell holler bawl whoop

Literary

wail howl shriek

Antonyms

whisper murmur mumble quiet hush silence

Common collocations

  • scream in pain
  • scream for help
  • scream with laughter
  • scream bloody murder
  • scream at the top of your lungs
  • scream abuse
  • scream a warning

Word family

noun scream
verb scream
adjective screaming

Usage note

Scream is a very strong and often negative word, implying a loud, high-pitched cry, usually from fear, pain, or excitement. Avoid using it in formal writing unless describing a specific event.

Example sentences

  1. I heard someone scream in the night.
  2. The child screamed when she saw the clown.
  3. I wanted to scream with frustration.
  4. The fans screamed with excitement when their team won the game.
  5. She screamed at her brother for breaking her toy.

Quotes

  • I have a very loud scream. I can scream louder than any of my friends. - Willow Shields
  • I always wanted to be a rock star. That was my childhood dream. That's what I told everybody I was going to be when I grew up. - Freddie Mercury

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