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Word: Shriek
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 15th century (as a verb): imitative; compare with dialect screak, Old Norse skrækja, also with screech
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃriːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
Short Definition:utter high-pitched piercing sound or words
Examples:- the audience shrieked with laughter
- ‘There it is!’ she shrieked
- she was shrieking abuse at a taxi
Word: Shriek
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃriːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
Short Definition:high-pitched piercing cry or sound
Examples:- shrieks of laughter
Definition:
an exclamation mark.
Short Definition:exclamation mark
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