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screams

/skriːmz/

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noun

A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

Examples :

"The roller coaster's first drop was met with screams of delight and terror from the passengers. "

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noun

A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.

Examples :

"The band's lead singer used powerful screams to express their anger at the failing school system. "

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noun

Used as an intensifier

Examples :

"We had a real scream of a time at the beach."

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noun

(printers' slang) exclamation mark

Examples :

"The editor told the typesetter to add more screams to the advertisement to make it more exciting. "

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verb

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

Examples :

"The little girl screams when she sees the spider. "

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verb

To move quickly; to race.

Examples :

"He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill."

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verb

To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.

Examples :

"The bright pink paint in her bedroom screams teenage rebellion. "

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