shriek

• Cri aigu et perçant, généralement poussé sous l'effet de la peur, de la douleur ou d'une forte émotion ; également, son strident et aigu ressemblant à un tel cri.

A noun referring to a sharp, piercing cry or a high-pitched noise that resembles such a cry.

1. Sharp piercing cryB1formal

   A loud, sharp, and high-pitched cry, often expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

   Cri perçant

   • A sudden shriek broke the silence of the night.
   • She let out a shriek of terror when she saw the spider.
   • The child's shriek of joy echoed through the playground.

   Synonymescryscreamscreechsquealwailyellyelp

   Antonymesmurmurwhisper

2. High-pitched noiseB2formal

   A high-pitched sound that resembles a human cry, often made by machines or animals.

   cri strident

   • The shriek of the train's brakes was deafening.
   • The microphone emitted a loud shriek of feedback.
   • The owl's shriek could be heard from the forest.

   Synonymescryscreamscreechsquealwail

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un cri ou un son aigu, perçant et soudain, souvent exprimant la peur, la douleur ou l'excitation.

A verb used to describe a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound, often expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

1. Utter a shrill cryB1formal

   To make a loud, sharp, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, excitement, or pain.

   pousser un cri perçant

   • She shrieked when she saw the spider.
   • The children shrieked with laughter on the roller coaster.
   • He shrieked in pain after stubbing his toe.

   Synonymesscreamscreechsquallsquealyelp

   Antonymesmurmurmutterwhisper