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shrieked
verb
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Definition of shrieked:

shrieked (verb):
to utter a sharp shrill sound
to utter (words or sounds) in a high-pitched tone

Synonyms for shrieked:

squealscreechwailedcryhowledscreechedshoutedcriedscreamyelped
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Antonyms for shrieked:

whinedbabbleddronedrambledgarbledgruntedrumbledmurmuredslurredwhispered
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