screeching

Noun
  1. A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry (synset 107407761)
    "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
    is a type of: noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
    same as: scream, screaming, screech, shriek, shrieking
  2. Sharp piercing cry (synset 107137720)
    "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
    is a type of: call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
    same as: scream, screaming, screech, shriek, shrieking

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