beshriek

/ˈbɛʃrɪk/ (BESH-rik)

Definitions

1. verb

to shriek or scream loudly, especially in a way that is thought to be unusual or frightening.

“The woman began to beshriek as she saw the spider crawling across the floor.”

2. noun

a loud, high-pitched shriek or scream.

“The sound of the beshriek filled the entire house.”

3. verb (transitive)

to cause someone to shriek or scream loudly.

“The ghost in the movie was designed to beshriek the main character.”

Synonyms

  • scream
  • shriek

Antonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper