scream
Translation
scream, shriek, yell
Examples
She let out a loud scream.
She let out a loud scream.
I heard screams coming from the house.
I heard screams coming from the house.
Grammar Patterns
a scream of ((sth.)) a cry of (a certain emotion) She let out a scream of terror.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shriek, yell, cry; Antonyms: whisper, murmur
Etymology
Of Germanic origin, related to words for crying out. Onomatopoeic in nature.
Memory Tips
The word 'scream' sounds like the action itself. The 'scr-' part is harsh and the '-eam' is long, like a real scream.