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shrieking vs screaming

screaming vs shrieking

shrieking and screaming both are nouns.

shrieking is not an adjective while screaming is an adjective.

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

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