screek

/ˈskriːk/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, sharp cry, especially of a bird.

“The screek of a startled owl filled the night air.”

2. verb

To make a sudden, sharp cry, especially like a bird.

“The bird screeked loudly in the morning.”

Synonyms

  • shriek
  • squawk

Antonyms

  • mewl
  • whimper