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shrieking

The correct spelling is shrieking.

How to pronounce shrieking

verb

Say it like: Shr-eek-ing

The correct spelling is shrieking. To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
  2. 2.To utter sharply and shrilly; to utter in or with a shriek or shrieks.

noun

  1. 1.A sound that shrieks.

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