Antonym of shriek
What is the antonym of the word shriek?
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for shriek. mumble, murmur, mutter.
What is the synonym for shriek?
Words related to shriek
howl, screech, squawk, squeal, wail, whoop, blare, cry, shout, shrill, yell.
What are some antonyms of Scream?
- innocuous,
- inoffensive,
- tame.
What is the antonyms of squeaky?
What is the opposite of squeaky?
| besmirched | dirty |
|---|---|
| unclean | uncleaned |
| squalid | putrid |
| slimy | grimy |
| dingy | smutty |
What does shriek mean?
1 : to utter a sharp shrill sound. 2a : to cry out in a high-pitched voice : screech. b : to suggest such a cry (as by vividness of expression) neon colors shrieked for attention— Calvin Tomkins. transitive verb. 1 : to utter with a shriek shriek an alarm.
Is shriek a scream?
“Shriek” usually refers to a high-pitched sound. A “scream” is just a loud piercing cry. “Shrill” is an adjective that can describe “shriek” or “scream”.
What is a sentence for shriek?
There was a loud shriek and they ran off. Her shriek was louder than the wind. There were more shrieks of laughter as they splashed about.
What is the grammatical term for a loud shriek?
(ʃrik ) verb intransitive. 1. to make a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound, as certain animals, or a person in terror, pain, or laughter; screech. verb transitive.
How do you pronounce shriek?
Is sieged a word?
verb (used with object), sieged, sieg·ing. to assail or assault; besiege.
Why do sieges happen?
A siege occurs when an attacker encounters a city or fortress that cannot be easily taken by a quick assault, and which refuses to surrender. Sieges involve surrounding the target to block the provision of supplies and the reinforcement or escape of troops (a tactic known as “investment”).
What does Beleaguerment mean?
beleaguerment (countable and uncountable, plural beleaguerments) The fact or state of beleaguering; a state of blockade or siege.
How do you pronounce sieged?
Is pidge a word?
pidge is a valid English word.
What is Manjaniq?
(noun) : a device that launches aircraft from a warship. (verb) : hurl as if with a sling. (noun) : an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles. (verb) : shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult. (noun) : Asiatic wild ass.
How do you read sage?
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What is female sage called?
The male is called sage cock , and the female sage hen .
What makes a person a sage?
a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom. someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience. adjective, sag·er, sag·est. wise, judicious, or prudent: sage advice.