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scream in Malay

jeritan

UK/skɹiːm/

scream in Malay: jeritan, jerit. In English, scream means 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.

Malay words for scream

loud exclamation
jeritan
to make the sound of a scream
jerit

English meaning of scream

  1. 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.
  2. noun A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear.
  3. 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.
  4. noun Used as an intensifier.

Full definition of scream

scream in a sentence

  • We had a real scream of a time at the beach.
  • He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill.
  • Do you know what screams "I’m obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice.

Synonyms of scream

All synonyms of scream

scream in other languages

Questions about scream in Malay

What is the meaning of scream in Malay?
Scream in Malay is jeritan, jerit.
Apakah maksud scream dalam bahasa Melayu?
Scream: jeritan, jerit.
What does scream mean in English?
Scream means 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.

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