shrieked

We have found lemma(root) word of shrieked : shriek.

Definitions


[ʃriːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
(e.g: the audience shrieked with laughter)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (as a verb): imitative; compare with dialect screak, Old Norse skrækja, also with screech


[ʃriːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
(e.g: shrieks of laughter)

- an exclamation mark


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (as a verb): imitative; compare with dialect screak, Old Norse skrækja, also with screech




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