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shrill vs scream

scream vs shrill

shrill is not a noun while scream is a noun.

shrill is an adjective but scream is not an adjective.

shrill and scream both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrill No Yes Yes No
scream Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scream is a hypernym of shrill; that is, scream is a word with a broader meaning than shrill:
  • shrill: utter a shrill cry
  • scream: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of shrill include call, cry, holler, hollo, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
shrill (noun) scream (noun)
sharp piercing cry
a joke that seems extremely funny
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shrill (adjective) scream (adjective)
of colors that are bright and gaudy
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
being sharply insistent on being heard
shrill (verb) scream (verb)
utter a shrill cry utter a sudden loud cry
utter or declare in a very loud voice
make a loud, piercing sound
Difference between shrill and scream

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