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shrill vs shriek

shriek vs shrill

shrill is not a noun while shriek is a noun.

shrill is an adjective but shriek is not an adjective.

shrill and shriek both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrill No Yes Yes No
shriek Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shrill and shriek are synonyms defined as:
  • shrill and shriek: utter a shrill cry
Other synonyms of shrill include pipe, pipe up.
shrill (noun) shriek (noun)
sharp piercing cry
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
shrill (adjective) shriek (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) shriek (verb)
utter a shrill cry utter a shrill cry
Difference between shrill and shriek

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