Word SCREAM: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

scream

🇺🇸 [skriːm]

Meanings

A loud, high-pitched sound produced by a person or animal, typically as a reaction to fear, pain, or excitement. Screaming can be an involuntary response to intense emotions.

Examples

• She screamed when she saw the spider on the wall.
• He let out a scream of joy after hearing the good news.
• The crowd screamed when their team scored the winning goal.

Synonyms

shout • yell • holler

Antonyms

whisper • murmur • silent