screamed
word · lemma: scream
/ˈskɹimd/
skreemt
/skɹˈiːmd/
skreemt
Definition
To make a very loud, high-pitched sound, usually because you are scared, hurt, angry, or excited.
Usage & Nuances
Common in past tense to describe a sudden loud noise due to strong emotion. Use 'scream with' for reasons (e.g., 'screamed with fear'). Formal or informal, but 'screamed at' (to shout words) vs. 'screamed' (just noise).
Spanish: gritó - chillóPortuguese (BR): gritou - gritou (de susto)Portuguese (PT): gritou - berrouChinese (Simplified): 尖叫了 - 叫喊了Chinese (Traditional): 尖叫了 - 喊叫了Hindi: चिल्लायाArabic: صرخBengali: চিৎকার করেছিলRussian: закричал - закричалаJapanese: 叫んだVietnamese: hét lênKorean: 비명을 질렀다Turkish: çığlık attıUrdu: چیخاIndonesian: berteriak
Example Sentences
He screamed for help.
basic
Everyone screamed when the lights went out suddenly.
natural
I screamed my lungs out at the concert.
natural
She screamed with excitement when she won the prize.
natural
She screamed when she saw the spider.
basic
The baby screamed loudly.
basic