to screak
- verb
- /skrik/
- UK
:
chirriar
- The old floorboards screak when you walk on them.
Examples
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The rusty gate began to screak every time the wind blew against it.
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The door screaks every time it opens.
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In the silent night, a distant owl screaked from the trees.
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She screaked in surprise when the cold water splashed on her back.
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As the heavy weight shifted, the old floorboards let out a harsh screak that echoed through the empty house.
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The rusty hinges on the door screaked loudly, warning everyone of its movement.
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He screaked in fear as he saw the spider crawling toward him.
Synonyms
86
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
72
2.9
To make a loud high sound often because of fear, pain or excitement
61
3.0
To make a long, high sound like a pig or excited child
46
2.9
To make a high, squeaking sound when moved or pressed
16
4.7
To make a loud, harsh cry like a bird
3
4.8
To make a very high, sharp sound often as a cry
2
7.2
To make a loud high sound like a baby or bird
To make a loud, high, harsh sound like a scream
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
Screak is a word that copies the sound it names, much like scream or screech. Think of it as adding an s- to creak to make a sharper, higher noise, so screak means 'to make a harsh, high-pitched noise'.