verb
- 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.