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shriek vs squall

squall vs shriek

shriek and squall both are nouns.

shriek and squall both are verbs.

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

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