Synonyms for
Screaming
Definition
to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- screaming in pain
- screaming with laughter
- screaming at the top of my lungs
- a bloodcurdling scream
- screaming for help
- screaming match
- screaming child
Word family
Usage note
While 'screaming' often implies fear or pain, it can also be used for extreme joy or excitement. Be mindful of the context to avoid misinterpretation.
Example sentences
- The children were screaming with delight on the rollercoaster.
- The woman was screaming for help when she saw the fire.
- The crowd was screaming for their favorite team.
- The baby was screaming because he was hungry.
- The actress was screaming in fear during the horror movie scene.
Quotes
I was screaming at the top of my lungs.
If you're not yelling at your kids, you're not spending enough time with them.
People who don't know me have opinions about me. That's the part that's very hurtful. Because how do you form an opinion about somebody if you've never met them or spent any time with them? So it's all based upon hearsay or things that they've read.