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SCREECH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Screech.

Screech - as a noun

A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

Example: "He ducked at the screechings of shells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scream10screaming14screeching18shriek13shrieking17

Sharp piercing cry

Example: "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scream10screaming14screeching18shriek13shrieking17

Screech - as a verb

Make a high-pitched, screeching noise

Example: "The door creaked when i opened it slowly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creak11screak12skreaksqueak19whine11

Utter a harsh abrupt scream

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screak12skreakskreigh15squawk22

Example Sentences

"The car screeched to a halt."
"The owl screeched loudly in the dark forest."
"I screeched when I saw a spider crawling on my arm."
"The brakes screeched as the train came to a stop."
"The angry teacher screeched at the misbehaving students."
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Word Game Points

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

SCREECH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SCREECH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screech is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCREECH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SCREECH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screech is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCREECH has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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