Scream at Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹim/ /ˈæt
SKREEM-at
skɹˈiːm/ /ˈæt
sk-REEM-at
Definition
To shout in a loud and angry or frightened way directly at someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in negative situations, often expressing anger, frustration, or fear. Collocates with people ('scream at me'), animals, or objects ('scream at the TV'). More forceful than 'shout at.' Not used for ordinary speaking.
Spanish: gritar a - gritarle aPortuguese (BR): gritar comPortuguese (PT): gritar comChinese (Simplified): 对…大喊Chinese (Traditional): 對…大喊Hindi: पर चिल्लानाArabic: يصرخ فيBengali: চেঁচানো - চিৎকার করা (রাগে/ভয়ে)Russian: накричать на - орать на - кричать на (злиться)Japanese: 〜に怒鳴る - 〜に叫ぶ (怒って)Vietnamese: la hét vào - hét vào (giận dữ/sợ hãi)Korean: ~에게 소리 지르다 - ~에게 악을 쓰다Turkish: bağırmak (birine/bir şeye, öfkeyle)Urdu: چلّانا (کسی پر/کسی چیز پر، غصے یا ڈر میں)Indonesian: berteriak pada - membentak (marah/takut)
Example Sentences
Please don't scream at your little brother.
basic
She started to scream at the dog when it barked.
basic
Never scream at your parents.
basic
He got so frustrated that he screamed at his computer.
natural
They were so loud, it sounded like they were screaming at each other from across the street.
natural
If you scream at your boss, you might lose your job.
natural