screaming Synonyms
Another word for screaming
• verb (Context 1)
To utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry or cries (present participle of scream).
"Fans were shrieking with excitement as the band walked onto the stage."
• noun (Context 2)
The act or sound of uttering loud, sharp, piercing cries.
"The loud shrieking from the roller coaster echoed across the amusement park."
• adjective (Context 3)
Uttering or characterized by loud, piercing cries.
"The exhausted parents tried to soothe the shrieking infant on the flight."
• adjective (Context 4)
So striking, glaring, or extreme as to demand immediate attention.
"The morning newspaper featured a glaring headline about the sudden market crash."
• adjective (Context 5)
Provoking uproarious laughter; hilariously funny.
"The theatrical farce turned out to be a hilarious comedy that kept the audience laughing all night."
Opposites of screaming
The opposite of screaming shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: