Pronunciation

/skriːm/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A loud, high-pitched cry of fear, pain, or alarm. 2. An intense emotional outburst or exclamation. 3. (colloquial) A humorous or exaggerated shout or yell, often for attention or entertainment.
• Verb: 1. To utter a loud, high-pitched cry, typically of fear or pain. 2. To express strong emotion or excitement by shouting or crying out.

Phrases

• “Let out a scream” means to emit a loud cry.
• “Scream in terror” describes reacting with a fearful cry.
• “Scream your lungs out” implies shouting or crying very loudly.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The child screamed when they saw the spider.”
• Verb: “She screamed in delight when she won the race.”
• Interjection: “Oh no! He screamed when he tripped on the banana peel.”

Synonyms

• Yell
• Shout
• Wail
• Sigh
• Groan (for a less intense scream)
• Screech (for a high-pitched scream, often from animals)