screech
Nouns
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(n) a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- he ducked at the screechings of shells
- he heard the scream of the brakes
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(n) sharp piercing cry
- her screaming attracted the neighbors
Verbs
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(v) make a high-pitched, screeching noise
- The door creaked when I opened it slowly
- My car engine makes a whining noise
- (v) utter a harsh abrupt scream skreigh, squawk, screak, skreak,