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Scream

🔄 Synonyms of "Scream"

20 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
squallnoun	(often nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.
shrieknoun	(intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
hollerverb	(intransitive) To yell or shout.
callverb	(heading) To reach out with one's voice.
crynoun	(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
shoutverb	(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
yellverb	(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
screechnoun	(countable) A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.
screechingnoun	The act of producing a screech.
belly laughnoun	A deep, hearty laugh
riotnoun	A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
screamingnoun	A scream.
hollonoun	To cry "hollo"
wownoun	(informal) An utterance of "wow".
howlernoun	That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.
shout outverb	To publicly greet or acknowledge a person, group, or organization.
shrieking	(Of a sound, voice, etc.) sharp, loud, and shrill.
thigh-slappernoun	(idiomatic) Synonym of knee-slapper.
sidesplitternoun	An exceptionally funny joke, remark, or happening.
shreikingverb	—

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Scream"

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Word	Definition
shrieknoun	(intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
hollerverb	(intransitive) To yell or shout.
yellverb	(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
shrieking	(Of a sound, voice, etc.) sharp, loud, and shrill.
shoutverb	(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
screechnoun	(countable) A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.
screechingnoun	The act of producing a screech.
hollonoun	To cry "hollo"
crynoun	(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
riotnoun	A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
wownoun	(informal) An utterance of "wow".
belly laughnoun	A deep, hearty laugh
thigh-slappernoun	(idiomatic) Synonym of knee-slapper.
shout outverb	To publicly greet or acknowledge a person, group, or organization.
squallnoun	(often nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.
howlernoun	That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.
callverb	(heading) To reach out with one's voice.
sidesplitternoun	An exceptionally funny joke, remark, or happening.
roarnoun	Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.
yellingnoun	The act of producing a yell.