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shriek vs screeching

screeching vs shriek

shriek and screeching both are nouns.

shriek is a verb but screeching is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shriek Yes No Yes No
screeching Yes No No No
As nouns, shriek and screeching are synonyms defined as:
  • shriek and screeching: sharp piercing cry
Other synonyms of shriek include scream, screaming, screech, shrieking.
As nouns, shriek and screeching are synonyms defined as:
  • shriek and screeching: a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
Other synonyms of shriek include scream, screaming, screech, shrieking.
shriek (noun) screeching (noun)
sharp piercing cry sharp piercing cry
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shriek (verb) screeching (verb)
utter a shrill cry
Difference between shriek and screeching

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