SHRIEK

shriek. Shriek, v.i. to scream; n. a cry of anguish or horror

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Shriek (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shrieked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Shrieking.] [[OE. shriken, originallythe same word as E. screech. See Screech, and cf. Screak.]] To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish. It was the owl that shrieked. Shak. At this she shrieked aloud; the mournful train Echoed her grief. Dryden.