Meaning & use
Shrieked
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Uttered a high-pitched, piercing cry, typically from fear, pain, or excitement.
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She shrieked when the spider dropped onto her desk.
The children shrieked with delight as the roller coaster plunged.
A note on using this word
"Shriek" traces back to Middle English "shriken," echoing the sharp, sudden sound it describes.
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Words with an opposite meaning
whispered
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