Synonyms for scream
- verb
- noun
Definitions
- v. 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 screech, to shriek.
- v. 2
To move quickly; to race.
He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill.
- n. 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.
- n. 2
A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear.
Related words
- Word family
- screamo
- Phrases
- scream bloody murder scream blue murder
Choose the right word
To shout is to call or exclaim with the fullest volume of sustained voice; to scream is to utter a shriller cry; to shriek or to yell refers to that which is louder and wilder still.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- cry The girl began to cry at the sight of the big dog.
- shout He ordered the boys not to shout in the classroom.
- yell Don't yell in the street; we're putting on a show.
By length
- 3 letters
- wow1, cry1
- 4 letters
- call1, riot2, yell1, zoom1, roar1, howl1
- 5 letters
- speed1, shout1, hollo2
- 6 letters
- outcry2, holler2, shriek1, squall1, howler2, halloo
- 7 letters
- screech1, exclaim2
- 10 letters
- screeching2
- 12 letters
- sidesplitter
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (riot2 = 2 syllables).