Scream (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object)
  1. to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
  2. to emit a shrill, piercing sound: The sirens and whistles screamed.
  3. to laugh immoderately or uncontrollably: The comedian had the audience screaming.
  4. to shout or speak shrilly, especially with harsh or exaggerated words: They screamed across the back fence.
  5. to play or sing in a high, loud, harsh manner.
  6. to be conspicuous or startling: That red dress really screams.
verb (used with object)
  1. to utter with or as if with a loud, piercing cry:His patience exhausted, he screamed the instructions to the class.
  2. to bring (oneself) to a specified condition by loud and shrill shouts or cries: We screamed ourselves hoarse at the concert.
noun
  1. a loud, sharp, piercing cry: Her scream frightened off the burglar.
  2. a shrill, piercing sound: the scream of the tires as the car rounded the curve.
  3. someone or something that is hilariously funny: The movie was a scream.
verb
  1. to utter or emit (a sharp piercing cry or similar sound or sounds), esp as of fear, pain, etc
  2. to laugh wildly
  3. to speak, shout, or behave in a wild or impassioned manner
  4. to bring (oneself) into a specified state by screaming
  5. to be extremely conspicuous
noun
  1. a sharp piercing cry or sound, esp one denoting fear or pain
  2. a person or thing that causes great amusement
Scream (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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