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Meaning of shrieks
a loud, sharp cry, typically of excitement, pain, or terror
Etymology of shrieks
The word "shrieks" originated from Old English "scrīcan", which is also the source of the modern English word "shriek", and is related to the Old Norse "skrīka", both of which mean to cry out or shriek
Historically, the term has been used to describe a variety of high-pitched sounds, including the cries of animals and the screams of people
Synonyms
Definitions
- A loud, sharp cry, typically of excitement, pain, or terror, sudden and brief
- * A high-pitched sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The crowd let out shrieks of excitement as the concert began
- * The baby's shrieks of pain filled the room as she received her vaccination
- * The sirens' shrieks pierced the air, warning of an impending emergency
Antonyms
whispers
murmurs
mutterings
mumbles
hums
buzzes
chirps
trills
coos
purrs
sighs
moans
groans
grumbles
complaints
lamentations
whimpers
snivels
sobs
weeps
wails
keens