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shrieks Definition and Meaning in English (shrieks definition)

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Shrieks definition: A shriek is a loud, sharp, and often sudden cry, usually indicating fear, pain, or strong emotion.

Definitions of Shrieks

  1. 1noun

    A shriek is a loud, sharp, and often sudden cry, usually indicating fear, pain, or strong emotion.

  2. 2verb

    To shriek means to utter a loud, high-pitched cry, often in response to fear, pain, or surprise.

Example Sentences

“The child let out a shriek of delight when she saw the puppy.”

“She shrieked in terror as the monster appeared on screen.”

“His shriek echoed through the empty hallway.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseshrieked
present participleshrieking
nounshriek
agent nounshrieker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

shriek with laughterexpression

To laugh very loudly and shrilly.

shriek in painexpression

To cry out loudly due to pain.

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Shrieks definition: A shriek is a loud, sharp, and often sudden cry, usually indicating fear, pain, or strong emotion.
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'Shrieks' translates to 'shrieks' in English. Shrieks definition: A shriek is a loud, sharp, and often sudden cry, usually indicating fear, pain, or strong emotion.
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