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shriek vs screaming

screaming vs shriek

shriek and screaming both are nouns.

shriek is not an adjective while screaming is an adjective.

shriek is a verb but screaming is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shriek Yes No Yes No
screaming Yes Yes No No
As nouns, shriek and screaming are synonyms defined as:
  • shriek and screaming: sharp piercing cry
Other synonyms of shriek include scream, screech, screeching, shrieking.
As nouns, shriek and screaming are synonyms defined as:
  • shriek and screaming: a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Other synonyms of shriek include scream, screech, screeching, shrieking.
shriek (noun) screaming (noun)
sharp piercing cry sharp piercing cry
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shriek (adjective) screaming (adjective)
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
resembling a scream in effect
shriek (verb) screaming (verb)
utter a shrill cry
Difference between shriek and screaming

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