shrieking

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее резкий, пронзительный крик или высокий звук, напоминающий человеческий вопль.esSustantivo que designa un grito o sonido agudo, penetrante y estridente, similar a un alarido humano o a un chirrido intenso.frNom désignant un cri aigu et perçant, ou un son strident et aigu semblable à un cri humain.deSubstantiv, das einen scharfen, durchdringenden Schrei oder ein hohes, gellendes Geräusch bezeichnet, das an einen menschlichen Aufschrei erinnert.ptSubstantivo que designa um som agudo, estridente e penetrante, semelhante a um grito ou grito de pavor, ou a um som agudo e desagradável como um rangido.zh指尖锐刺耳、高亢的叫声或声音，常类似人的尖叫。arاسم يدل على صوت حاد ومزعج يشبه الصراخ أو الصياح العالي، وقد يصدر من الإنسان أو الحيوان أو من احتكاك الأشياء.

1. Sharp piercing cry B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruВизгesChillido agudofrCri perçantdeKreischenptGrito agudozh尖叫arصراخ حاد

   Synonymes: cryhowlscreamscreechshrieksquealwailyell

   Antonymes: murmurwhisper

2. High-pitched noise B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruВизгeschirrido agudofrBruit aigu et stridentdeKreischenptGuinchozh尖啸声arصرير حاد

   Synonymes: screamingscreechingshrillingsquealingwailing

• shriekings plural form
• shriekings' possessive plural form
• shrieking's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для описания громкого, резкого, пронзительного крика или звука, часто выражающего страх, боль или волнение.esVerbo que describe un grito o sonido agudo, estridente y penetrante, a menudo expresando miedo, dolor o excitación.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire un cri ou un son aigu, perçant et soudain, souvent exprimant la peur, la douleur ou l'excitation.deVerb, das einen lauten, schrillen, durchdringenden Schrei oder Ton beschreibt, oft aus Angst, Schmerz oder Aufregung. Es kann auch für schrille, gellende Geräusche verwendet werden.ptVerbo usado para descrever um grito ou som agudo, estridente e penetrante, frequentemente expressando medo, dor ou excitação.zh指发出尖锐刺耳的高声叫喊或声音，常表达恐惧、疼痛或激动。也指发出刺耳的声音。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف صراخ حاد وعالٍ ونافذ، غالبًا ما يعبّر عن الخوف أو الألم أو الإثارة. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف إصدار صوت حاد وعالٍ كصوت الحيوانات أو الآلات.

1. Utter a shrill cry B1 formal

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

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

   ruВизжатьeschillarfrpousser un cri perçantdeaufschreienptGuincharzh尖叫arالصراخ الحاد

   Synonymes: screamscreechsquallsquealyelp

   Antonymes: murmurmutterwhisper

• shrieked past participle
• shrieked past simple
• shrieking present participle
• shrieks third person singular