screech

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, screeching, 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, screeching, shriek, shrieking
Verb
  1. Make a high-pitched, screeching noise (synset 202176108)
    "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"; "My car engine makes a whining noise"
    is a type of: make noise, noise, resound - emit a noise
    same as: creak, screak, skreak, squeak, whine
  2. Utter a harsh abrupt scream (synset 201050811)
    is a type of: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell - utter a sudden loud cry
    same as: screak, skreak, skreigh, squawk

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