GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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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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Screaming, a.
1. Uttering screams; shrieking.
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2. Having the nature of a scream; like a scream; shrill; sharp.
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The fearful matrons raise a screaming cry. Dryden.
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