Meaning & use
screeched
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Made a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound; also, moved or stopped suddenly with such a sound.
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The owl screeched from the treetop, startling the campers.
The car screeched to a halt just inches from the crosswalk.
A note on using this word
"Screeched" often describes both animal cries and the harsh sound of tires or brakes.
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Words with an opposite meaning
whispered
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