Synonyms of scream
35 similar words
Another word for scream is call. Other synonyms of scream are cry, holler, halloo, roar and howl.
Synonyms and similar words for scream
verbTo cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright...
verbTo move quickly; to race.
- speed
- zoom
- hightailTo move at full speed, especially in retreat.
- move quickly
- skedaddle
- fly
- scramble
- get a move onTo hurry up, to get moving.
- hasten
- haul
- hurtle
- bustle
- haul ass
- haul one's ashes
- hie
- hump itTo depart in a hurry; to flee.
- hurry
- hustle
- make hasteTo hurry or hasten.
- make tracksTo leave or depart, especially hurriedly; to go away.
- move it
- rattle one's hocksTo hurry up; to get moving.
- rush
- shiftTo hurry; to move quickly.
- zip
- swap obsolete
Meaning of scream
- 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.
- noun A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear.
- 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.
scream in other languages
Questions about synonyms of scream
- What is another word for scream?
- Scream has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as call, cry, holler, halloo, roar, howl, roop and shout.
- What does scream mean?
- 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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