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7 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 air raid siren's eerie shriek signaled the town to take cover during the wartime drill.
The roller coaster's sharp turns were accompanied by riders' shrieks.
In the dense forest, a sudden shriek from a wild animal sent shivers down the spines of the hikers.
The haunted house echoed with the shrieks of terrified visitors.
The eerie shriek of the owl added a mysterious ambiance to the moonlit forest.
A shriek of frustration escaped her lips when she realized she had lost her keys once again.

Shriek

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