Shriek (Noun)
Meaning 1
A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The fire alarm let out a loud shriek that woke up the entire household.
- Her shriek of excitement echoed through the stadium as her team scored the winning goal.
- The sound of the ambulance siren was a deafening shriek that hurt everyone's ears.
- As the horror movie reached its climax, the audience let out a collective shriek of terror.
- The sudden shriek of the car's tires screeching on the pavement made everyone jump.