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call vs scream

scream vs call

call and scream both are nouns.

call and scream both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call Yes No Yes No
scream Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scream is a hyponym of call; that is, scream is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than call:
  • call: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • scream: sharp piercing cry
As verbs, call and scream are synonyms defined as:
  • call and scream: utter a sudden loud cry
Other synonyms of call include cry, holler, hollo, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
call (noun) scream (noun)
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee sharp piercing cry
a visit in an official or professional capacity a joke that seems extremely funny
a brief social visit a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a method of contacting a person by phone
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
a demand
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
call (verb) scream (verb)
rouse somebody from sleep with a call utter a sudden loud cry
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of utter or declare in a very loud voice
consider or regard as being make a loud, piercing sound
utter in a loud voice or announce
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
utter a characteristic note or cry
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
order, request, or command to come
indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
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