Synonyms for shrieking
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
That emits shrieks or high-pitched noises.
Related words
- Phrases
- shrieking sixties
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We shout words; in screaming, shrieking, or yelling there is often no attempt at articulation.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- screaming While she was screaming, she brandished the knife.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| shrieking | rising | |
| screaming | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- screaming2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (screaming2 = 2 syllables).