Shrieking Definition

shrieking
noun
  1. sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
  2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"

"Shrieking" in song lyrics

See how shrieking is used in real songs:

  • "And the church bells will sound like sirens shrieking"
    One Day as a Lion (Zack de la Rocha & Jon Theodore) — Last Letter

Usage tips for "shrieking"

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