SCREAM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SCREAM?

Need another word that means the same as “scream”? Find 56 synonyms and 30 related words for “scream” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Scream” are: call, cry, holler, hollo, shout, shout out, squall, yell, shriek, screech, howl, bellow, bawl, cry out, call out, yawp, yelp, squeal, wail, squawk, caterwaul, whoop, belly laugh, howler, riot, sidesplitter, thigh-slapper, wow, screaming, screeching, shrieking, laugh, wit, hoot, comedian, comic, entertainer, joker, clown, buffoon

Scream as a Noun

Definitions of "Scream" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “scream” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain.
• A high-pitched cry made by an animal.
• A loud, piercing sound.
• A joke that seems extremely funny.
• Sharp piercing cry.
• An irresistibly funny person, thing, or situation.
• A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry.

Synonyms of "Scream" as a noun (34 Words)

bawl	A loud, unrestrained shout. He addressed every class in a terrifying bawl.
bellow	A deep roaring shout or sound. His bellow filled the hallway.
belly laugh	A protruding abdomen.
buffoon	A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown.
caterwaul	The yowling sound made by a cat in heat. The song ended in a caterwaul of feedback.
clown	A playful, extrovert person. A circus clown.
comedian	A professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts. He s a real comedian this fellow.
comic	Comic strips. The shop sold newspapers and children s comics.
cry	A loud inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion. He kept a cry of hounds to hunt in the wilderness.
entertainer	A person, such as a singer, dancer, or comedian, whose job is to entertain others. She is one of Hollywood s highest paid entertainers.
hoot	A raucous sound made by a horn, siren, or steam whistle. There were hoots of derision.
howl	A wailing noise in a loudspeaker due to feedback. Howls of laughter.
howler	A joke that seems extremely funny. The occasional schoolboy howler would amuse the examiners.
joker	A person who enjoys telling or playing jokes. When I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract.
laugh	Something that causes laughter a source of fun amusement or derision. I like Peter he s a good laugh.
riot	A public act of violence by an unruly mob. Everyone thought she was a riot.
screaming	A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. Neighbours heard screaming and shouting and decided to dial 999.
screech	A loud, harsh, squealing noise. He ducked at the screechings of shells.
screeching	A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. He ducked at the screechings of shells.
shout	A call-out for one of the emergency services. His words were interrupted by warning shouts.
shriek	A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream. Shrieks of laughter.
shrieking	Sharp piercing cry. There is shrieking and yelling from both men and women.
sidesplitter	A joke that seems extremely funny.
squall	A sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet. Low clouds and squalls of driving rain.
squawk	The noise of squawking. She awoke to the squawk of chickens.
squeal	A high-pitched howl. They drew up with a squeal of brakes.
thigh-slapper	A joke that seems extremely funny.
wail	A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger. Christopher let out a wail.
whoop	A long rasping indrawn breath characteristic of whooping cough. A moment s silence was followed by whoops of delight.
wit	A witty amusing person who makes jokes. He needed all his wits to figure out the way back.
wow	A joke that seems extremely funny. Your play s a wow.
yawp	Foolish or noisy talk. The cur did not bark other than a single yawp.
yell	An extremely amusing person or thing. Her foot slipped and she gave a yell of fear.
yelp	A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm. She uttered a yelp as she bumped into a table.

Usage Examples of "Scream" as a noun

• Her screaming attracted the neighbors.
• The scream of a falling bomb.
• The screams of the seagulls.
• He heard the scream of the brakes.
• The movie's a scream.
• They were awakened by screams for help.

Scream as a Verb

Definitions of "Scream" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “scream” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Turn informer.
• Move very rapidly with or as if with a loud, high-pitched sound.
• Make a loud, high-pitched sound.
• Utter a sudden loud cry.
• Make a loud, piercing sound.
• Urgently and vociferously call attention to one's views or feelings, especially ones of anger or distress.
• Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain.
• Cry something in a high-pitched, frenzied way.
• Utter or declare in a very loud voice.

Synonyms of "Scream" as a verb (22 Words)

bawl	Make a raucous noise. I sat on the couch and bawled my eyes out.
bellow	Make a loud noise, as of animal. The bull bellowed.
call	Rouse somebody from sleep with a call. He had promised Celia he would call in at the clinic.
call out	Challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of.
caterwaul	Utter shrieks, as of cats. He seems to think that singing soulfully is to whine and caterwaul tunelessly.
cry	Utter a sudden loud cry. Wounded people were crying for help.
cry out	Demand immediate action.
holler	Utter a sudden loud cry. He hollered out to surrender our weapons.
hollo	Encourage somebody by crying hollo.
howl	Make a howling sound. A baby started to howl.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. She hit her brother causing him to screech with pain.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. She shouted for joy.
shout out	Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking.
shriek	Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement. The wheels shrieked as the car sped away.
squall	Blow in a squall. Sarah was squalling in her crib.
squawk	(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise. He is well known for squawking about price fixing at local gas pumps.
squeal	Make a squeal. The girls squealed with delight.
wail	Utter a wail. The wind wailed and buffeted the timber structure.
whoop	Give or make a whoop. The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table.
yawp	Make a raucous noise. The fans screeched yawped and pounded their palms.
yell	Utter or declare in a very loud voice. I yelled to her from the window but she couldn t hear me.
yelp	Utter a yelp. The puppies yelped.

Usage Examples of "Scream" as a verb

• They could hear him screaming in pain.
• The creative side of me is screaming out for attention.
• He screamed abuse down the phone.
• Sirens were screaming from all over the city.
• I ran to the house screaming for help.
• Fighter planes are screaming through the skies.
• A shell screamed overhead.
• He never got paid and my information is he's ready to scream.
• ‘Get out!’ he screamed.
• His supporters scream that he is being done an injustice.

Associations of "Scream" (30 Words)

amazingly	In a way that causes great surprise or wonder. Amazingly 66 passengers and crew members survived.
barrack	Lodge in barracks. The granary in which the platoons were barracked.
bawl	Weep or cry noisily. Move bawled the drill corporal.
bellow	A deep roaring shout or sound. A dozen large men were bellowing Jerusalem.
bluster	A swaggering show of courage. You threaten and bluster but won t carry it through.
boo	An utterance of boo to show disapproval of a speaker or performer. The audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses.
cackle	A loud laugh suggestive of a hen s cackle. She cackled with laughter.
catcall	Utter catcalls at. They were fired for catcalling at women.
clamor	Compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring. He clamored for justice and tolerance.
cry	Utter a sudden loud cry. Don t cry it ll be all right.
exclaim	Cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain. I won he exclaimed.
gorgeous	Very pleasant or enjoyable. A gorgeous Victorian gown.
heckle	Comb with a heckle. He was booed and heckled when he tried to address the demonstrators.
heckler	Someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections. He was adept at dealing with hecklers.
holler	Give a loud shout or cry. He hollered out to surrender our weapons.
hoot	Of an owl utter a hoot. A car horn hooted frightening her.
howl	Make a howling sound. He howled in agony.
loud	Used chiefly as a direction or description in music loud with force. A group of loud children.
oh	A midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region.
outcry	An exclamation or shout. An outcry of spontaneous passion.
rumble	A fight between rival gangs of adolescents. The debate about television replays rumbles on.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. He ducked at the screechings of shells.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. From crocodile handbag to gold trimmed shoes she shouted money.
shouting	Uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement. It s all over but the shouting.
shriek	Utter a shrill cry. She was shrieking abuse at a taxi.
squawk	The noise of squawking. Her plan provoked a loud squawk from her friends.
terrified	Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation. The terrified horse bolted.
wow	A joke that seems extremely funny. They wowed audiences on their recent British tour.
yeah	Not only so, but.
yell	A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate. You heard me losing my temper and yelling at her.