scream
word
/ˈskɹim/
skreem
/skɹˈiːm/
skreem
Definition
To cry out very loudly, usually because of strong emotion such as fear, pain, excitement, or anger. It can also be a noun meaning a loud, sharp cry.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a verb and a noun. 'Scream' is usually stronger and sharper than 'shout' or 'yell' and often suggests fear, pain, or excitement. Common patterns: 'scream in pain', 'scream for help', 'scream at someone', 'let out a scream'.
Spanish: gritar - chillidoPortuguese (BR): gritar - gritoPortuguese (PT): gritar - gritoChinese (Simplified): 尖叫 - 大喊Chinese (Traditional): 尖叫 - 大喊Hindi: चीखना - चिल्लानाArabic: يصرخ - صرخةBengali: চিৎকার করা - চিৎকারRussian: кричать - крикJapanese: 叫ぶ - 悲鳴Vietnamese: hét lên - tiếng hétKorean: 비명을 지르다 - 비명Turkish: çığlık atmak - çığlıkUrdu: چیخنا - چیخIndonesian: berteriak - jeritan
Example Sentences
The baby started to scream at night.
basic
She gave a loud scream when she saw the spider.
basic
Don't scream at me. Just tell me what happened.
basic
I nearly screamed when my phone slipped into the sink.
natural
He was screaming for help, but no one could hear him.
natural
That color is so bright it practically screams for attention.
natural