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screech vs squall

squall vs screech

screech and squall both are nouns.

screech and squall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screech Yes No Yes No
squall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, squall is a hypernym of screech; that is, squall is a word with a broader meaning than screech:
  • screech: utter a harsh abrupt scream
  • squall: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of screech include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, yell.
screech (noun) squall (noun)
sharp piercing cry sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
screech (verb) squall (verb)
utter a harsh abrupt scream utter a sudden loud cry
make a high-pitched, screeching noise make high-pitched, whiney noises
blow in a squall
Difference between screech and squall

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