Synonyms for

Screeching

Verb / ˈskri:tʃɪŋ / Another word for screeching — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

making a loud, high-pitched sound

Synonyms & similar words

shrieking squeak screak squawk skreigh screech creak scream skreak shriek whine screaming squealing shrieking yelling crying howling screaming wailing caterwauling squalling bawling yowling roaring bellowing hollering cawing croaking clamoring ululating vociferating whining

Example sentences

  1. The cat was screeching and running around the house.
  2. The brakes on the car were screeching.
  3. The little boy covered his ears because the fire truck was screeching.
  4. The bird outside my window was screeching so loudly that I couldn't concentrate.
  5. The monkey in the zoo was screeching and swinging from branch to branch.

Quotes

  • The screeching of the gulls was deafening.
  • The brakes screeched as the car came to a stop.
  • The screeching of the monkey made me jump.

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