Synonyms for

Screams

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

Definition

to make a loud, high-pitched cry or sound

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

shouts cries yells vociferates

Informal

yowls howls bawls wails

Literary

ululates keens cries out

Antonyms

whispers murmurs mumbles hushes silences quietens

Common collocations

  • bloodcurdling screams
  • piercing screams
  • loud screams
  • terrified screams
  • screams of pain
  • screams for help
  • sudden screams

Word family

noun scream
verb scream
adjective screaming

Usage note

Screams typically implies a loud, high-pitched sound, often associated with fear, pain, or excitement. It is generally informal but can be used in formal contexts to describe intense vocalizations.

Example sentences

  1. The child screams when she doesn't get her way.
  2. I could hear the screams of excitement from the roller coaster.
  3. The woman screamed in terror when she saw the mouse.
  4. The crowd screamed with joy when the team scored a goal.
  5. The singer screamed into the microphone during the concert.

Quotes

  • "I have a very loud scream. I've always been able to scream very loud." - Elizabeth Gillies
  • "I wake up screaming almost every night." - Dennis Rodman
  • "I have heard every sound imaginable, from screams to loud burps." - Howie Mandel

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