WebHow to use shriek in a sentence. to utter a sharp shrill sound; to cry out in a high-pitched voice : screech; to suggest such a cry (as by vividness of expression)… See the full definition

Webshriek 1. A shrill, often frantic cry. 2. A sound suggestive of such a cry.

WebShriek definition, a loud, sharp, shrill cry. See more.

Webshriek definition: 1. a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful…. Learn more.

Webshriek 1. A shrill, often frantic cry. 2. A sound suggestive of such a cry.

WebSynonyms for SHRIEK: scream, squeal, yell, screech, howl, cry, shrill, yelp; Antonyms of SHRIEK: whisper, murmur, mutter, gasp, whimper, mumble

WebBritannica Dictionary definition of SHRIEK. 1. [no object] : to make a loud, high-pitched cry. The birds were shrieking in the trees. The baby shrieked [= screamed] with delight. She shrieked when she saw a mouse. 2. [+ object] : to say (something) in a loud, high-pitched voice. “Mommy!” she shrieked.

Webshriek: 1 n sharp piercing cry Synonyms: scream , screaming , screech , screeching , shrieking Type of: call , cry , outcry , shout , vociferation , yell a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition n a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry Synonyms: scream , screaming , screech , screeching , shrieking Type of: noise sound of any kind ...

Webshriek meaning: 1. a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful…. Learn more.

Webshriek like a banshee. To scream, howl, or screech in a very loud, high-pitched, and unsettling manner. Some animal has been shrieking like a banshee in the alleyway all night long. Kids, stop shrieking like a banshees back there! I need to focus on driving and I can barely hear myself think!