Definitions for scream
Overview of noun scream
The noun scream has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (6) scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching
(sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors")
2. (1) screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming
(a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes")
3. belly laugh, sidesplitter, howler, thigh-slapper, scream, wow, riot
(a joke that seems extremely funny)
Overview of verb scream
The verb scream has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (25) shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall
(utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me")
2. (2) yell, scream
(utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell
3. (1) scream
(make a loud, piercing sound; "Fighter planes are screaming through the skies")
