Associations to the word «Shriek»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SHRIEK, noun. A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
SHRIEK, noun. (UK) (slang) An exclamation mark.
SHRIEK, verb. To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
SHRIEK, verb. To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks.
SHRIEK OWL, noun. The screech owl.
SHRIEK OWL, noun. The swift; so called from its cry.
SHRIEK OWLS, noun. Plural of shriek owl
Dictionary definition
SHRIEK, noun. Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors".
SHRIEK, noun. A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes".
SHRIEK, verb. Utter a shrill cry.
Wise words
Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your
words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they
become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your
character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.