screaming

The word “screaming” has 2 syllables: scream-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskriːmɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for screaming?

In the thesaurus, “screaming” has 159 synonyms and 75 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for screaming along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for screaming

Antonyms for screaming

Meanings of screaming

  • verb
    1. To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
    2. To move quickly; to race.
    3. To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.
  • noun
    1. A scream.
  • adjective
    1. Loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear.
    2. Obvious; distinct.
    3. Effeminate, flamboyant or otherwise obviously gay.

Example Sentences

  • The baby was screaming loudly because it was hungry.
  • People were screaming in panic as the fire alarm went off.
  • She kept screaming for help after getting lost in the forest.
  • The crowd was screaming with joy when their team scored the winning goal.
  • He walked past the haunted house and heard screaming coming from inside.

On this page you'll find 234 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to screaming, such as: accepting, affecting, amusing, antic, applauding, bawling, baying.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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