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   Scream (skrēm), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Screamed (skrēmd); p. pr. & vb. n. Screaming.] [Icel. skraema to scare, terrify; akin to Sw. skräma, Dan. skraemme. Cf. Screech.] To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
   
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   I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry. Shak.
   
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   And scream thyself as none e'er screamed before. Pope.
   
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   Scream, n. A sharp, shrill cry, uttered suddenly, as in terror or in pain; a shriek; a screech. “Screams of horror.” Pope.
   
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