shrieking

• Nom désignant un cri aigu et perçant, ou un son strident et aigu semblable à un cri humain.

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

1. Sharp piercing cryB1informal

   A loud, high-pitched, and often harsh sound made by a person or animal, typically expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

   Cri perçant

   • The shrieking of the children could be heard from across the playground.
   • A sudden shrieking from the back of the room startled everyone.
   • The shrieking of the seagulls was almost deafening near the harbor.

   Synonymescryhowlscreamscreechshrieksquealwailyell

   Antonymesmurmurwhisper

2. High-pitched noiseB2informal

   A continuous or intermittent sound that is very high in pitch, often resembling a human cry, and can be produced by machines or objects.

   Bruit aigu et strident

   • The shrieking of the old machinery made it hard to concentrate.
   • A loud shrieking came from the car's brakes as it came to a stop.
   • The shrieking of the wind through the trees was eerie at night.

   Synonymesscreamingscreechingshrillingsquealingwailing

• 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