Meaning of shrieking in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    shrieking

    Definitions

    1. sharp piercing cry

    Examples

    • « her screaming attracted the neighbors »

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  2. 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

    Examples

    • « he ducked at the screechings of shells »
    • « he heard the scream of the brakes »

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Famous quotes

  • « Everything is blooming most recklessly if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night. »
    Rainer Maria Rilke

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