screamed

VERB

cry out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blare holler howl roar screech shout shriek squeal wail yell

STRONG

bawl bellow caterwaul jar screak shrill voice yip yowl

WEAK

sing out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whimper

WEAK

be quiet

Example Sentences

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Pierre-Landry Kabore had a shot saved; Kyziridis had a header over; Maswanhise screamed lamely for a penalty that was never given.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

James barked at Rui Hachimura, who screamed back, ‘What?’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

And in a culture so hellbent on idol worship and exhausting discourse, where every blemish is smoothed out or screamed at, “SNL” still offers us something scrappy and unvarnished.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

A counselor screamed that girls were being swept out the door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Without further delay, Cecily threw back her head and screamed.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood