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Definition of screamed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
soundexpressed with a loud cry
- Her screamed plea for help was heard by the neighbors.
- The screamed warning echoed through the valley.
- His screamed protest was ignored by the crowd.
Origin of screamed
Latin, ex (out) + clamare (cry)
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- French:perçant, ...
- German:schreiend, ...
- Italian:urlato, ...
- Spanish:gritado, ...
- Portuguese:com choro alto, ...
- Chinese:尖叫的, ...
- Japanese:叫び声を上げた, ...
- Arabic:صارخ, ...
- Hebrew:צוֹרֵחַ, ...
- Russian:крикливый, ...
- Ukrainian:відчайдушний, ...
- Hindi:चीख़ी हुई, ...
Definition of scream - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
soundintr. make a loud, high-pitched cry from fear or painintr.
- She screamed when she saw the spider.
2.
communicationtr. shout something in a loud, high-pitched voicetr.
- He screamed his name across the field.
3.
soundintr. make a loud, piercing soundintr.
- The siren screamed through the night.
4.
visibilityintr. be very noticeable or conspicuousintr.
- The bright colors screamed for attention.
Noun
1.
emotionloud cry showing fear or pain
- Her scream echoed through the haunted house.
2.
soundhigh-pitched noise like a human cry
- The scream of the siren was deafening.
3.
- The comedian's joke was a real scream.!
4.
musicTECH. form of singing in metal musicTECH.
- The band's scream added intensity to the performance.
5.
- He added a scream to emphasize the sentence.
Expressions with scream
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call out loudly for help or attention
She screamed for help when she saw the fire.
something extremely funny or entertaining
The comedian's performance was an absolute scream.
person very amusing or entertaining
John is a real scream at parties.
move very quickly and noisily past something
The race cars scream past the cheering crowd.
call loudly for something in desperation
She screamed out for help in the dark alley.
laugh very loudly and uncontrollably
The comedian made the audience scream with laughter.
be very funny or entertaining
That movie was a scream!
protest strongly and persistently
She will kick and scream if you try to take her toy away.
complain vehemently about something
She screamed bloody murder about the unfair treatment at work..
shout loudly in anger or fear
She screamed blue murder when she saw the spider.
announce something very publicly and loudly
She wanted to scream it from the rooftops when she got the job.
express strong emotions loudly
He screamed his head off in frustration after losing the game.
shout very loudly for a long time
She screamed her lungs out at the concert.
express a loud and intense protest or complaint
She screamed blue bloody murder when she saw the mess.
something very funny or entertaining
The comedy show was a hoot and a scream.
cause panic by making false claims
He screamed fire in a crowded theater during the debate.
scream loudly and shrilly like a mythical creature
She screamed like a banshee when she saw the spider.
cry out in fear or pain seeking aid
He screamed for help after falling off the ladder.
actress known for horror film roles
Jamie Lee Curtis is a famous scream queen.
loud scream expressing deep emotional pain
Her primal scream echoed through the empty house.
to express the strongest opinion or emotion
In the meeting, he screamed loudest about the new policy changes.
scream until the voice becomes hoarse
She screamed hoarse at the concert.
someone guilty will react loudly to criticism
When accused of cheating, he yelled back, proving a hit dog will scream.
therapy using loud screams to release emotions
In primal scream therapy, people scream to feel better.
Origin of scream
Old Norse, skræma (to terrify)
Examples of scream in a sentence
The child screamed after falling off the swing. She screamed for help during the emergency. The fans screamed in excitement at the concert. The brakes screamed as the train slowed. A kettle screamed on the stove. Her outfit screamed elegance and sophistication.
The new billboard screamed the brand's message. The scream of the child was heard by everyone. A sudden scream broke the silence of the night. A scream echoed through the empty halls. The scream from the roller coaster was thrilling. Her costume at the party was a scream. That movie was a scream from start to finish. His scream echoed through the concert hall. The scream in the song was electrifying. The printer's manual refers to it as a scream. In typography, a scream can be overused.
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- French:crier, cri, ...
- German:schreien, Schrei, ...
- Italian:urlare, urlo, ...
- Spanish:gritar, grito, ...
- Portuguese:gritar, grito, ...
- Chinese:尖叫, 尖叫声, ...
- Japanese:叫ぶ, 叫び声, ...
- Arabic:صَرَخَ, صَرْخَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִצְרוֹחַ, צְרִיחָה, ...
- Russian:кричать, крик, ...
- Ukrainian:кричати, крик, ...
- Hindi:चीखना, चीख, ...
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