screams
Translation
screams, shrieks, cries
Examples
We heard screams from the house.
We heard screams from the house.
Her screams of terror filled the air.
Her screams of terror filled the air.
Grammar Patterns
screams of ((sth.)) screams of (terror/pain/delight) Screams of terror could be heard from the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shrieks, yells, cries
Etymology
Plural of 'scream'. The word is likely of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!' to link the sound to the word.