to skreak
- verb
- /skriːk/
:
chirriar
- The bird skreaked loudly as it flew past the window.
Examples
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The door skreaked loudly as it opened.
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Suddenly, he skreaked in pain as the door slammed on his finger.
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Children skreaking in fear could be heard throughout the old house.
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Did you hear the cat skreak?
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The cat skreaked loudly when it saw the dog approaching.
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As the roller coaster descended, the riders skreaked with excitement.
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When the speaker stumbled over the mic, he skreaked in surprise.
Synonyms
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4.0
To make a loud, high, sharp sound that startles people
82
1.4
To make a short high sound when things move or rub together
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2.9
To make a loud high sound often because of fear, pain or excitement
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3.0
To make a long, high sound like a pig or excited child
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2.9
To make a high, squeaking sound when moved or pressed
18
2.6
To make a long high, unpleasant sound like a machine
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6.0
To make a loud high sound like a hen or laugh in a loud harsh way
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4.7
To make a loud, harsh cry like a bird
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7.2
To make a loud high sound like a baby or bird
To make a short, high, harsh sound like an owl or old gate
Make a sudden loud harsh cry from fear or pain
To make a high sharp squeaking sound like a mouse or an old door
Antonyms
How Shrill
Surface Forms
Etymology
Skreak is easy to remember as a mix of two English words, scream and screech, which both mean 'a loud, high sound'. So skreak means a harsh, high-pitched cry or noise.