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SHRIEKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Shrieks.

Shrieks - as a noun

Sharp piercing cry

Example: "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scream10screaming14screech14screeching18shrieking17

A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

Example: "He ducked at the screechings of shells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scream10screaming14screech14screeching18shrieking17

Shrieks - as a verb

Utter a shrill cry

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pipe8pipe upshrill9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call6cry8holler9hollo8scream10shout8squall15yell7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She shrieks in fear when she sees a spider."
"The child shrieks with delight as she opens her birthday present."
"The actress shrieks in horror during the scary movie scene."
"He shrieks in pain as the doctor gives him a shot."
"The crowd shrieks with excitement as their team scores a goal."
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Word Game Points

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

SHRIEKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SHRIEKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrieks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRIEKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHRIEKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrieks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRIEKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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