I. verb
1.
to voice a sudden piercing loud cry often in shock, terror, or pain
screamed at the sight of the accident and then fainted
Synonyms: screech, shriek, shrill, squeal; compare shout 1
Related Word: screak, squeak; cry, yell; bellow, roar; caterwaul, howl, wail, ||yawl
Idioms: let out a scream ( or shriek or screech)
2.
Synonyms: squeal 2, screak, screech, shriek
3.
Synonyms: yell 2, howl, squeal, yip, yowl
Related Word: complain, grumble, protest; blare
Idioms: raise a howl
4.
to produce a vivid, blatant, or startling effect
clothes and furnishings that screamed nouveau riche
Synonyms: blare, shout, shriek
II. noun
Synonyms: riot 2, howl, ||panic, sidesplitter