screams

The word “screams” has 1 syllable: screams

It's pronounced as /skriːmz/


What is synonym and antonym for screams?

In the thesaurus, “screams” has 97 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for screams

Antonyms for screams

  • accepts
  • applauds
  • bawls
  • bears
  • bleats
  • blubbers
  • bummers
  • cheers
  • commends
  • countenances
  • cries
  • crows
  • delights
  • downers
  • endures
  • groans
  • howls
  • moans
  • murmurs
  • mutters
  • pules
  • rejoices
  • sighs
  • sniffles
  • snivels
  • sobs
  • squalls
  • takes
  • tolerates
  • wails
  • weeps
  • whimpers
  • whines
  • whispers
  • yowls

Meanings of screams

  • noun
    1. A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
    2. A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
    3. Used as an intensifier.
    4. (printers' slang) exclamation mark.
  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The screams from the haunted house could be heard down the street.
  • Her screams alerted everyone to the emergency.
  • The roller coaster ride was full of delighted screams.
  • The audience’s screams echoed through the theater during the scary scene.
  • He covered his ears to block out the high-pitched screams.

On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to screams, such as: accepts, applauds, bawls, bays, bears, beefs, bellyaches.

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

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