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SCREECHING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word screeching. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word screeching. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SCREECHING

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screaming
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

adjective satellite

• so extremely intense as to evoke screams

• resembling a scream in effect

• marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

shrieking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

howling
adjectiveadj
noun

• a long loud emotional utterance

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

squealing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

wailing
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud cries made while weeping

adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

yelling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

caterwauling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the yowling sound made by a cat in heat

verb

• utter shrieks, as of cats

squawking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the noise of squawking

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

• complain

yowling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

verb

• cry loudly, as of animals

• utter shrieks, as of cats

screak
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

scream
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

• a joke that seems extremely funny

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• utter or declare in a very loud voice

• make a loud, piercing sound

shriek
verbv
noun

• sharp piercing cry

• a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

verb

• utter a shrill cry

skreak
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

creak
verbv
noun

• a squeaking sound

verb

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

skreigh
verbv
verb

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

squawk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of squawking

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

• complain

squeak
verbv
noun

• a short high-pitched noise

• something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

verb

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

whine
verbv
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• move with a whining sound

• talk in a tearful manner

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• complain whiningly

Best Hypernyms For SCREECHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for screeching, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for SCREAMING

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