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Meaning of word shriek from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

shriek noun

Meaning : Sharp piercing cry.

Example : Her screaming attracted the neighbors.

Synonyms : scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shrieking

Meaning : A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry.

Example : He ducked at the screechings of shells.
He heard the scream of the brakes.

Synonyms : scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shrieking

shriek verb

Meaning : Utter a shrill cry.

Synonyms : pipe, pipe up, shrill

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