"scream" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

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: screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking
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: screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking
A joke that seems extremely funny (synset 106791764)
is a type of: gag, jape, jest, joke, laugh - a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

same as: belly laugh, howler, riot, sidesplitter, thigh-slapper, wow

Verb

Utter a sudden loud cry (synset 200915018)
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
subtypes:
- hollo - cry hollo
- hurrah - shout `hurrah!'
- halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
- whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
- pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill - utter a shrill cry
- howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl - emit long loud cries
- screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk - utter a harsh abrupt scream
same as: call, cry, holler, hollo, shout, shout out, squall, yell
verb group:
- call - utter in a loud voice or announce
- call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
Utter or declare in a very loud voice (synset 200914786)
"You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"

is a type of: shout - utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

same as: yell
Make a loud, piercing sound (synset 202177780)
"Fighter planes are screaming through the skies"

is a type of: make noise, noise, resound - emit a noise