skreigh

/ˈskriː/ or /ˈskreɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a loud, shrill cry, especially of pain or alarm

“She skreighed in agony as she fell.”

2. verb (dialectal)

to scream or cry out

“The children skreighed in delight at the fireworks.”

3. interjection

an expression of pain or alarm

“Ow! Oh skreigh!”

Synonyms

  • scream
  • shriek

Antonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper