scream

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scream noun

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.
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.
Used as an intensifier“We had a real scream of a time at the beach.”
(printers' slang) exclamation mark

scream verb

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.“He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill.”
To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.“Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice.”

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