Scream: meaning, definitions and examples

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scream

[ skriːm ]

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loud sound

To utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.

Synonyms

shout, shriek, yell

Examples of usage

He screamed in terror.
The child screamed with excitement.
The woman screamed for help.

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fear or excitement

A loud, sharp, piercing cry.

Synonyms

howl, screech, shriek

Examples of usage

The scream of the crowd filled the stadium.
She let out a blood-curdling scream.
A scream of joy escaped her lips.

Translations

Translations of the word "scream" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritar

🇮🇳 चीखना

🇩🇪 schreien

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 кричати

🇵🇱 krzyczeć

🇯🇵 叫ぶ (sakebu)

🇫🇷 crier

🇪🇸 gritar

🇹🇷 bağırmak

🇰🇷 소리 지르다 (sori jireuda)

🇸🇦 يصرخ (yasrukh)

🇨🇿 křičet

🇸🇰 kričať

🇨🇳 尖叫 (jiānjiào)

🇸🇮 kričati

🇮🇸 öskra

🇰🇿 айқайлау

🇬🇪 ყვირილი (kvirili)

🇦🇿 bağırmaq

🇲🇽 gritar

Word origin

The word 'scream' originated from the Middle English word 'skremen', which is of Germanic origin. The verb 'scream' has been used in the English language since the 12th century, while the noun form dates back to the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to represent a loud, sharp cry expressing fear, excitement, or other intense emotions.