screech vs cry

screech and cry both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
screech	Yes	No	Yes	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cry is a hypernym of screech; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than screech:

Other hypernyms of screech include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.

As verbs, cry is a hypernym of screech; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than screech:

Other hypernyms of screech include call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.

screech (noun)	cry (noun)
sharp piercing cry	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry	a fit of weeping
	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

screech (verb)	cry (verb)
utter a harsh abrupt scream	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
make a high-pitched, screeching noise	bring into a particular state by crying
	utter a sudden loud cry
	proclaim or announce in public
	utter a characteristic sound
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	demand immediate action