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scream

UK
/skriːm/
US
/skrim/
scream back
scream down
scream out

Translations

screamverb
screamed
Past Simple
screamed
Past Participle
screaming
Gerund
UK
/skriːm/
US
/skriːm/
crierSens général ; s'emploie aussi au figuré pour une expression très visible ou évidente.
She screamed when she saw the spider on her bed.
Elle a crié quand elle a vu l'araignée sur son lit.
Additional translations
hurlerPour un son très aigu ou strident ; courant aussi pour une machine ou une alarme.
Synonyms
yell
holler
shriek
bellow
howl
wail
cry out
exclaim
shout
Antonyms
whisper
murmur
screamnoun
screams
pl
UK
/skriːm/
US
/skrim/
criSens général ; pour une personne ou un animal.
The child's scream frightened everyone in the room.
Le cri de l'enfant a effrayé tout le monde dans la pièce.
Additional translations
rigoladeFamilier ; quelque chose de très drôle ou divertissant.
hurlementPour un son strident, souvent mécanique ou non humain.
Synonyms
yell
shout
roar
bellow
shriek
wail
howl
cry
screamadjective
more scream
Comp.
most scream
Super.
UK
/skriːm/
US
/skriːm/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something involving or characterized by screaming.

Definitions

screamverb
To emit a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound.
She screamed when she saw the spider on her bed.
To speak or shout in a loud, high-pitched voice.
The coach screamed instructions to the players from the sidelines.
To make a loud noise as a result of extreme emotion, such as fear, anger, or excitement.
The fans screamed in excitement when the band took the stage.
To produce a loud, high-pitched sound, often as a result of mechanical or electronic malfunction.
The alarm clock screamed until I finally turned it off.
To conspicuously express or display a particular quality or message, often in a way that is impossible to ignore.
His bright red suit screamed confidence.
screamnoun
A loud, high-pitched sound made by a person or animal, typically as an expression of fear, pain, or excitement.
The scream of the child echoed through the hallway as she saw the spider.
A loud, piercing sound or noise, often used to describe something mechanical or non-human.
The scream of the siren could be heard from miles away.
An informal term for something or someone that is very funny or entertaining.
The comedian's performance was a scream, leaving the audience in stitches.
screamadjective
Used before a noun to denote something involving or characterized by screaming.
The store sells scream masks for Halloween.
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