Synonyms for

Shrieks

Verb / ʃri:ks / Another word for shrieks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shrieks means a high-pitched scream or cry.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. She let out a loud shriek when she saw the snake.
  2. The children were shrieking with excitement at the amusement park.
  3. I could hear the shrieks of laughter from the other room.
  4. The haunted house was filled with eerie shrieks.
  5. The baby started to shriek when she saw the clown.

Quotes

  • A shriek echoes from the hallway. It's so high-pitched that I think it might be coming from the first graders' classroom. - Suzanne Collins
  • The wind shrieks, shaking the windows and rattling the shutters. - George R.R. Martin
  • The shriek was unbearable. It was as if it pierced through every bone in my body, leaving me utterly defenceless. - Dan Brown

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