1. past tense of shriek; made a loud, high-pitched cry or scream

Examples

• She shrieked when she saw the spider on her arm.
• The children shrieked with delight on the roller coaster.
• He shrieked in pain when he stubbed his toe.
• The brakes shrieked as the car came to a sudden stop.
• The crowd shrieked with excitement when their team scored.
• She shrieked his name across the crowded room.
• The wind shrieked through the trees during the storm.