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screeching

The word “screeching” has 2 syllables: screech-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskriːtʃɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for screeching?

In the thesaurus, “screeching” has 43 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for screeching

Antonyms for screeching

  • bass
  • deep
  • grave
  • gruff
  • hoarse
  • husky
  • low
  • murmuring
  • muttering
  • rough
  • smokey
  • smoky
  • throaty
  • whispering

Meanings of screeching

  • verb
    1. To make such a sound.
    2. To travel very fast, as if making the sounds of brakes being released.
  • noun
    1. The act of producing a screech.

Example Sentences

  • The car’s screeching tires made everyone on the street stop and look.
  • An owl was screeching loudly from the treetop.
  • She let out a screeching sound when the balloon popped unexpectedly.
  • The screeching of the train brakes startled the passengers.
  • The parrot woke everyone up with its early morning screeching.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to screeching, such as: bass, bawling, baying, calling, caterwauling, crying, deep.

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

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