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Shrieking (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.

Examples

  • The alarms of the fire trucks filled the air with ear-piercing shrieking that could be heard for miles.
  • The kettle's shrieking whistle was so loud it woke up the entire household.
  • Her car's tires let out a few moments of shrieking as she took the sharp turn too quickly.
  • The air was filled with the sound of the plane's shrieking engines as it took off.
  • As the elevator came to an abrupt stop, it let out a sudden shrieking sound that made everyone inside jump.

Synonyms

  • Shriek
  • Screech
  • Screeching
  • Screaming
  • Scream

Hypernyms

  • Noise

Meaning 2

Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The car alarm pierced the night air with a loud shrieking that woke the entire neighborhood.
  • She covered her ears to block out the shrieking of the seagulls competing for food at the beach.
  • The sound of screeching tires was followed by a shrieking that sent the crowd running towards the scene.
  • The high-pitched shrieking of the children in the playground could be heard from a block away.
  • As the roller coaster crested the first hill, the passengers let out a collective shrieking as they plummeted down the steep drop.

Synonyms

  • Shriek
  • Screech
  • Screaming
  • Screeching
  • Scream

Hypernyms

  • Shout
  • Outcry
  • Vociferation
  • Cry
  • Call

Related Words

  • Shriek (verb)
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