Scream (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Screamed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Screaming.] [Icel. skraema to scare, terrify; akin to Sw. skrama, Dan. skraemme. Cf. Screech.]
To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry.
Shak.
And scream thyself as none e'er screamed before.
Pope.
© Webster 1913.
Scream, n.
A sharp, shrill cry, uttered suddenly, as in terror or in pain; a shriek; a screech.
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Screams of horror."
Pope.
© Webster 1913.