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screeching vs cry

cry vs screeching

screeching and cry both are nouns.

screeching is not a verb while cry is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screeching Yes No No No
cry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cry is a hypernym of screeching; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than screeching:
  • screeching: sharp piercing cry
  • cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of screeching include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.
screeching (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
screeching (verb) cry (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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
Difference between screeching and cry

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