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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Shriek' in a Sentence

"A loud, sharp, shrill cry." more

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The horror movie's climax was marked by a blood-curdling shriek.
The teacher's stern shriek caught the students' attention.
The roller coaster's sharp turns were accompanied by riders' shrieks.
Startled by the sudden shriek's intensity, the forest animals scattered.

Shriek

shreek
nounA loud, sharp, shrill cry.
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Last Updated On: July 21, 2024
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