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to skreak

to skreak

9.9
To make a loud, high, harsh sound like a scream
  • verb
  • /skriːk/
translation icon : chirriar
  • The bird skreaked loudly as it flew past the window.

Examples

  • The door skreaked loudly as it opened.

  • Suddenly, he skreaked in pain as the door slammed on his finger.

  • Children skreaking in fear could be heard throughout the old house.

  • Did you hear the cat skreak?

  • The cat skreaked loudly when it saw the dog approaching.

  • As the roller coaster descended, the riders skreaked with excitement.

  • When the speaker stumbled over the mic, he skreaked in surprise.

Synonyms

to screech
vsto skreak
86 4.0

To make a loud, high, sharp sound that startles people

is harsher and focuses on harsh screeching rather than simple loudness
to squeak
vsto skreak
82 1.4

To make a short high sound when things move or rub together

is harsher and can be louder or more sustained than that brief sound
to shriek
vsto skreak
72 2.9

To make a loud high sound often because of fear, pain or excitement

is similar but is not tied to emotional causes
to squeal
vsto skreak
61 3.0

To make a long, high sound like a pig or excited child

is harsher and not specifically long or animal-like
to creak
vsto skreak
46 2.9

To make a high, squeaking sound when moved or pressed

is harsher and is not tied to movement or physical pressure
to whine
vsto skreak
18 2.6

To make a long high, unpleasant sound like a machine

is harsher and is not mainly a prolonged high-pitched complaining sound
to cackle
vsto skreak
18 6.0

To make a loud high sound like a hen or laugh in a loud harsh way

is harsher and is not typically a laughing or repetitive sound
to squawk
vsto skreak
16 4.7

To make a loud, harsh cry like a bird

is harsher and is not necessarily used to show complaint or shock
to squall
vsto skreak
2 7.2

To make a loud high sound like a baby or bird

is harsher and focuses more on harsh screeching than general crying
to screak
vsto skreak
  • UK
9.9

To make a short, high, harsh sound like an owl or old gate

is the same meaning but uses a different spelling and form
to skreigh
vsto skreak
9.9

Make a sudden loud harsh cry from fear or pain

is similar noise but does not require sudden abruptness
to chirk
vsto skreak
  • Archaic
9.9

To make a high sharp squeaking sound like a mouse or an old door

is harsher and applies to broad harsh screeching, not tiny squeaky sounds

Antonyms

586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

How Shrill

to screech
86 4.0
to skreak
9.9
squeal
34 2.9
squeak
22 1.9
to peep
2 1.5

Surface Forms

skreak infinitive
skreaked past
skreaked past participle
skreaking present participle
skreaks third person singular

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.