Scream with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈskɹim/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

SKREEM with / SKREEM wihth

UK

skɹˈiːm/ /wˈɪð

sk-REEM with

Definition

To make a loud, high sound because of a strong emotion such as fear, excitement, or joy. The phrase is followed by the feeling or reason (e.g., 'scream with laughter').

Usage & Nuances

'Scream with' is immediately followed by an emotion or feeling (e.g., 'scream with fear', 'scream with excitement'). It is more descriptive than just 'scream'. Not used for physical causes like pain (prefer 'scream in pain'). Common with positive or negative emotions.

• Spanish: gritar de - chillar de
• Portuguese (BR): gritar de - berrar de
• Portuguese (PT): gritar de - berrar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 因...而尖叫
• Chinese (Traditional): 因...而尖叫
• Hindi: ...के कारण चीख़ना
• Arabic: يصرخ من
• Bengali: ...এর জন্য চিৎকার করা
• Russian: кричать от
• Japanese: 〜で叫ぶ
• Vietnamese: la hét vì
• Korean: ...때문에 비명을 지르다
• Turkish: ...ile çığlık atmak
• Urdu: ...کی وجہ سے چیخنا
• Indonesian: berteriak karena

Example Sentences

The children screamed with excitement when they saw the fireworks.

basic

She screamed with fear when the dog barked.

basic

They screamed with joy when they heard the good news.

basic

The fans screamed with excitement as the band walked on stage.

natural

He almost screamed with frustration when his computer crashed again.

natural

She nearly screamed with delight when she saw her favorite actor in person.

natural