screams
word · lemma: scream
/ˈskɹimz/
skreemz
/skɹˈiːmz/
skreemz
Definition
The plural noun form refers to loud, high cries, usually from fear, pain, excitement, or strong emotion. It can also be the third-person singular verb form meaning to cry out loudly.
Usage & Nuances
Often suggests a sharper, more intense sound than 'shouts' or 'cries'. Common patterns: 'hear screams', 'let out a scream', 'scream for help'. In informal English, 'it screams luxury/danger' means something strongly gives that impression.
Spanish: gritos - gritaPortuguese (BR): gritos - gritaPortuguese (PT): gritos - gritaChinese (Simplified): 尖叫声 - 尖叫Chinese (Traditional): 尖叫聲 - 尖叫Hindi: चीखें - चीखता/चीखती हैArabic: صرخات - يصرخBengali: চিত্কার - আর্তনাদRussian: крики - вопит (3-е лицо)Japanese: 悲鳴 - 叫ぶ（3人称単数）Vietnamese: tiếng hét - la hét (ngôi thứ ba số ít)Korean: 비명 - 비명을 지르다 (3인칭 단수)Turkish: çığlık - çığlık atar (üçüncü tekil şahıs)Urdu: چیخیں - چیختا ہے (واحد متکلم)Indonesian: teriakan - berteriak (bentuk orang ketiga tunggal)
Example Sentences
The baby screams when she is hungry.
basic
We heard screams from the next room.
basic
She screams for help in the movie.
basic
Every time he sees a spider, he screams like a kid.
natural
That bright pink jacket just screams attention.
natural
I knew something was wrong when I heard screams outside.
natural