Synonyms of scream

Noun


1. scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching, cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

usage: sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"

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

usage: a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"

3. belly laugh, sidesplitter, howler, thigh-slapper, scream, wow, riot, joke, gag, laugh, jest, jape

usage: a joke that seems extremely funny

Verb


1. shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall, utter, emit, let out, let loose

usage: utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

2. yell, scream, shout

usage: utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"

3. scream, make noise, resound, noise

usage: make a loud, piercing sound; "Fighter planes are screaming through the skies"

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Definition and meaning of scream (Dictionary)