scream

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Verb

screamInfinitive
screamPresent tense
screamedPast tense
screamedPast participle
screamingPresent participle
screamsThird-person singular
1

to make a loud, high-pitched cry or sound, typically as an expression of fear, pain, excitement, or anger

She screamed when she saw the spider.

2

to shout something in a loud, high-pitched voice

She screamed at him to stop.

3

to move very rapidly with or as if with a loud piercing sound

The ambulance screamed past us on the highway.

Noun

screamSingular
screamsPlural
1

a loud, high-pitched cry or sound expressing fear, pain, excitement, or anger

We heard a scream coming from the next room.

2

a person or thing that is extremely funny or causes great amusement

That comedian is an absolute scream!

Synonym