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SCREAM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Scream.

How to pronounce scream:

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Scream - as a noun

Sharp piercing cry

Example: "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screaming14screech14screeching18shriek13shrieking17

A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

Example: "He ducked at the screechings of shells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screaming14screech14screeching18shriek13shrieking17

A joke that seems extremely funny

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belly laughhowler12riot4sidesplitterthigh-slapperwow9

Scream - as a verb

Utter a sudden loud cry

Example: "She cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call6cry8holler9hollo8shout8squall15yell7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emit6let looselet oututter5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Utter or declare in a very loud voice

Example: "You don't have to yell--i can hear you just fine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yell7

Make a loud, piercing sound

Example: "Fighter planes are screaming through the skies"

Example Sentences

"Her scream echoed through the deserted hallway."
"The loud screams of excitement filled the stadium."
"I could hear the terrified screams from the haunted house."
"His scream of frustration echoed through the office."
"The horror movie was filled with bloodcurdling screams."
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Word Game Points

Is SCREAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scream is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCREAM has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SCREAM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scream is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCREAM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SCREAM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scream is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCREAM has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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