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shriek — I n. 1) to let out a shriek 2) a loud shriek II v. 1) (D; intr.) to shriek at 2) (D; intr.) to shriek with (to shriek with laughter) * * * [ʃriːk] (D; intr.) to shriek at a loud shriek to let out a shriek (D; intr.) to shriek with (to … Combinatory dictionary
shriek — shriek1 [ʃri:k] v [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from a Scandinavian language] 1.) to make a very high loud sound, especially because you are afraid, angry, excited, or in pain = ↑scream ▪ They were dragged from their homes, shrieking and… … Dictionary of contemporary English
shriek — 1 verb (I) 1 to make a very high, loud sound: Judith suddenly shrieked and looked to see what had bitten her. | shriek with joy/pain/fright etc: Everyone was shrieking with laughter in the bar. 2 (T) to say something in a high, loud voice because … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
shriek — shrieker, n. shriekingly, adv. shrieky, adj. /shreek/, n. 1. a loud, sharp, shrill cry. 2. a loud, high sound of laughter. 3. any loud, shrill sound, as of a whistle. v.i. 4. to utter a loud, sharp, shrill cry, as birds. 5. to cry out sharply in… … Universalium
shriek — /ʃrik / (say shreek) noun 1. a loud, sharp, shrill cry. 2. a loud, high sound of laughter. 3. any loud, shrill sound, as of a whistle. –verb (i) 4. to utter a loud, sharp, shrill cry, as birds. 5. to cry out sharply in a high voice: to shriek… …
shriek — v. & n. v. 1 intr. a utter a shrill screeching sound or words esp. in pain or terror. b (foll. by of) provide a clear or blatant indication of. 2 tr. a utter (sounds or words) by shrieking (shrieked his name). b indicate clearly or blatantly. n.… … Useful english dictionary
Shriek — Shriek, v. t. To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks. [1913 Webster] On top whereof aye dwelt the ghostly owl, Shrieking his baleful note. Spenser. [1913 Webster] She shrieked his name To the dark woods. Moore.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shriek — [shrēk] vi. [ME schriken, var. of scriken, prob. < ON * skrīka, to cry, akin to skrīkja, cry of birds: for IE base see SCREAM] to make a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound, as certain animals, or a person in terror, pain, or laughter; screech… … English World dictionary
Shriek (comics) — Superherobox caption=Cover to Amazing Spider Man 391 Art by Mark Bagley comic color=background:#ff8080 character name=Shriek real name=Frances Louise Barrison species=Human Mutant publisher=Marvel Comics debut= Spider Man Unlimited Vol. 1 #1 (May … Wikipedia
Shriek (Batman Beyond) — Superherobox| caption=Shriek comic color= character name= Shriek real name= Walter Shreeve publisher=DC Comics debut= Batman Beyond Shriek creators= Paul Dini and Bruce Timm alliance color= alliances=Iniquity Collective aliases= powers=None. He… … Wikipedia
shriek — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ loud ▪ little ▪ She gave a little shriek of delight. ▪ blood curdling, ear piercing, high pitched, p … Collocations dictionary
