shriek

The word “shriek” has 1 syllable: shriek

It's pronounced as /ʃrik/

What is synonym and antonym for shriek?

In the thesaurus, “shriek” has 33 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for shriek

noun
1. A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
2. An exclamation mark.
verb
1. 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.
2. To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to shriek, such as: bawl, bay, bellow, blare, call, caterwaul, clamor.

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