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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)
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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.
Words (12)
call cry noise shout yell holler hollo outcry resound scream squall vociferation
Phrases (1)
make noise

Alternatives for SCREAMING

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