scream

• Nom désignant un cri fort, aigu et perçant, généralement exprimant la peur, la douleur, l'excitation ou une émotion intense ; peut aussi désigner un son strident ou perçant.

A noun referring to a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound, typically expressing fear, pain, excitement, or strong emotion.

1. Loud cry of fear or painA2formal

   A loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.

   Cri strident de peur ou de douleur

   • A loud scream echoed through the dark hallway.
   • She let out a scream when she saw the spider.
   • The child's scream alerted the parents.

   Synonymescryhowlscreechshrieksquealwailyell

2. Loud sound or noiseB1informal

   Any loud, piercing sound resembling a human scream.

   Cri perçant

   • The scream of the train whistle woke everyone up.
   • The engine gave a terrible scream before it stopped.
   • The scream of the wind during the storm was frightening.

   Synonymescryhowlscreechshrieksquealwail

   Antonymesquietsilence

• Verbe désignant l'action d'émettre un cri strident et puissant, souvent sous l'effet de la peur, de l'excitation ou de la douleur.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a loud, high-pitched cry, often due to fear, excitement, or pain.

1. Loud cry of fear or painA2formal

   To make a loud, high-pitched cry, usually due to fear, pain, or excitement.

   Crier de peur ou de douleur

   • She screamed when she saw the spider.
   • The child screamed in pain after falling.
   • He screamed for help when the fire started.

   Synonymescryhollerhowlscreechshrieksquealwailyell

   Antonymesmurmurmutterwhimperwhisper

2. Shout loudlyA2informal

   To shout something in a loud, high-pitched voice.

   crier (fort, aigu)

   • The fans screamed the player's name.
   • She screamed at him to stop.
   • They screamed with joy when they won the game.

   Synonymescryhollerhowlscreechshrieksquealyell

   Antonymesmumblemurmurwhisper

3. Make a loud noiseB1informal

   To produce a loud, piercing sound, like a siren or engine.

   hurler (bruit fort)

   • The ambulance screamed down the street.
   • The jet engines screamed as the plane took off.
   • The wind screamed through the trees during the storm.

   Synonymesblarehowlscreechshrieksquealwail

   Antonymesmumblemurmurmutterwhisper