Shriek
/ʃrˈik/
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Definition
(noun) A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
Sentence Examples
"Murder!", screamed the poor woman in a loud shriek.
The woman let out such a loud shriek that the house shook.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A sudden, loud ____ from the dark hallway startled everyone in the room and made our hearts race.