to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.

to emit a shrill, piercing sound

The sirens and whistles screamed.

to laugh immoderately or uncontrollably

The comedian had the audience screaming.

to shout or speak shrilly, esp. with harsh or exaggerated words

They screamed across the back fence.

to play or sing in a high, loud, harsh manner.

to be conspicuous or startling

That red dress really screams.

to utter with or as if with a scream or screams.

to make by screaming

to scream oneself hoarse.

a loud, sharp, piercing cry

Her scream frightened off the burglar.

a shrill, piercing sound

the scream of the tires as the car rounded the curve.

Informal . someone or something that is hilariously funny

The movie was a scream.

noun

seriousness

verb

be quiet

noun

cry , high-pitched shout , holler * , howl , screech , shriek , wail , yell , yelp , card * , character * , comedian , comedienne , comic , entertainer , guffaw * , hoot * , howl * , joker , laugh , panic * , riot , sensation , sidesplitter , wit , screak , absurdity , caterwaul , clamor , outcry , protestation , vociferation

verb

bawl , bellow , blare , caterwaul , holler * , howl , jar , roar , screak , screech , shout , shriek , shrill , sing out , squeal , voice , wail , yell , yip , yowl , cry , holler , joker , protest , ululate , vociferate