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Definition scream
Etymology
From Middle English scremen, scr�men, probably from a fusion of Middle Dutch scremen (�to yell; shout�) and Old Norse skr�ma (�to terrify; scare�); compare Dutch schremen (�to shout; yell; cry�), Swedish skr�mma (�to spook; frighten�), Danish skr�mme (�to scare�), West Frisian skrieme (�to weep�). Compare also Swedish skr�na (�to yell; shout; howl�), Dutch schreien (�to cry; weep�), German schreien (�to scream�). Related to shriek, skrike.
Noun
scream (plural screams)
- 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.
- (music) 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.
- (informal) Used as an intensifier
- (printers' slang) exclamation mark
Verb
scream (third-person singular simple present screams, present participle screaming, simple past and past participle screamed or (nonstandard) screamt)
- 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.
- To move quickly; to race.
- (informal) To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.
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