Definition of Scream in English :

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Scream meaning in English

Meaning of Scream in English

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Scream pronunciation in English

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Scream

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Noun

1. scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking

sharp piercing cry

Example Sentences:
'her screaming attracted the neighbors'

2. scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

Example Sentences:
'he ducked at the screechings of shells'
'he heard the scream of the brakes'

3. belly laugh, howler, riot, scream, sidesplitter, thigh-slapper, wow

a joke that seems extremely funny

Verb

4. call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell

utter a sudden loud cry

Example Sentences:
'she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle'
'I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me'

5. scream, yell

utter or declare in a very loud voice

Example Sentences:
'You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine'

6. scream

make a loud, piercing sound

Example Sentences:
'Fighter planes are screaming through the skies'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Scream

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verb
1. 
to utter or emit (a sharp piercing cry or similar sound or sounds), esp as of fear, pain, etc
2. (intransitive)
to laugh wildly
3. (intransitive)
to speak, shout, or behave in a wild or impassioned manner
4. (transitive)
to bring (oneself) into a specified state by screaming
she screamed herself hoarse
5. (intransitive)
to be extremely conspicuous
these orange curtains scream, you need more restful colours in a bedroom
noun
6. 
a sharp piercing cry or sound, esp one denoting fear or pain
7. informal
a person or thing that causes great amusement

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Scream

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verb intransitive
1. 
a. 
to utter a shrill, loud, piercing cry in fright, pain, etc.
b. 
to make or move with a shrill, piercing sound
2. 
to laugh loudly or hysterically
3. 
to have a startling effect; leave a vivid impression
4. 
to shout or yell in anger, hysteria, etc.
verb transitive
5. 
to utter with or as with a scream or screams
6. 
to bring into a specified state by screaming
to scream oneself hoarse
noun
7. 
a. 
a sharp, piercing cry; shriek
b. 
any shrill, piercing sound
8.  Informal
a person or thing considered hilariously funny

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Scream

see synonyms of scream
v. screamed, scream·ing, screams
v.intr.
1. To utter a long loud piercing cry, as from pain or fear.
2. To make a loud piercing sound: Jet planes screamed through the air.
3. To speak or write in an excited or fearful manner.
4. To have or produce a startling effect: The outlandish costume screamed with clashing colors.
v.tr.
To utter or say in a screaming voice or in an excited or fearful manner: The fans screamed their displeasure.
n.
1. A long, loud, piercing cry or sound.
2. Informal One that is hilariously or ridiculously funny: The new play was a scream.

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