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shrieking vs shriek

shriek vs shrieking

shrieking and shriek both are nouns.

shrieking is not a verb while shriek is a verb.

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

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