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SHRIEK Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word shriek. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SHRIEK

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
chirp

verb

v

noun

• a sharp sound made by small birds or insects

verb

• make high-pitched sounds

• sing in modulation

croon

verb

v

verb

• sing softly

mewl

verb

v

verb

• cry weakly or softly

mumble

verb

v

noun

• a soft indistinct utterance

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

murmur

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

• an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• speak softly or indistinctly

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

mutter

verb

v

noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

sough

verb, noun

v, n

verb

• make a murmuring sound

whimper

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• cry weakly or softly

whisper

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

verb

• speak softly; in a low voice

Alternatives for CHIRP

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Alternatives for CROON

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Alternatives for MEWL

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Alternatives for MUMBLE

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Alternatives for MURMUR

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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for MUTTER

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Alternatives for SOUGH

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Alternatives for WHIMPER

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