Synonyms for

Shrieking

Verb / ˈʃri:kɪŋ / Another word for shrieking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

making a loud, high-pitched scream or sound

Synonyms & similar words

screaming screech scream shrill shriek pipeup pipe screeching screaming yelling crying wailing howling screeching squawking shouting hollering squealing bellowing roaring ululating caterwauling keening plaintive lamenting whining mewling moaning

Example sentences

  1. The baby was shrieking because he was hungry.
  2. The children were shrieking with joy on the roller coaster.
  3. The cat was shrieking in pain after it got its tail caught in the door.

Quotes

  • "I heard a strange, sorrowful voice, like I had never heard before, coming from the room where we used to play table-tennis," said Harry, shaking his head. "It was coming from my Firebolt," he added in a whisper. "Shrieking, just like that fox." - J. K. Rowling
  • "A Shrieking Shack is a building in Hogsmeade," said Lupin, almost casually, "a building that's become almost legendary for quite different reasons."
  • "Shrieking curses didn't seem to have quite the same effect on Umbridge as they had on Harry." - J. K. Rowling

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