Word Finder - screams

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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.

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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.

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Used as an intensifier

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We had a real scream of a time at the beach.

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(printers' slang) exclamation mark

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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.

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To move quickly; to race.

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He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill.

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To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.

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Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice.

Tears streamed down her face as screams echoed in her mind.

Their screams are genuine and tangible.

The screams added to the chaos.

Screams and blaring horns came from the streets.

From the midst of that crowd terrible screams arose.

He was told by his fellow officers that the screams of the crowd and the shrieks of the woman were due to the fact that General Ermolov, coming up to the crowd and learning that soldiers were dispersing among the shops while crowds of civilians blocked the bridge, had ordered two guns to be unlimbered and made a show of firing at the bridge.

The caleche flew over the ground as fast as the horses could draw it, but for a long time Count Rostopchin still heard the insane despairing screams growing fainter in the distance, while his eyes saw nothing but the astonished, frightened, bloodstained face of "the traitor" in the fur-lined coat.

When her fingers light upon words she knows, she fairly screams with pleasure and hugs and kisses me for joy, especially if she thinks she has me beaten.

And here's your pay for them! screams the countryman's whistle; timber like long battering-rams going twenty miles an hour against the city's walls, and chairs enough to seat all the weary and heavy-laden that dwell within them.

So the swishing sound of the strokes, and the desperate but unnatural screams, continued.

With screams squeals, and waving of whips that caused even the shaft horses to gallop--the other sleighs followed.

The officer pounced on the soldiers who were in the shops, but at that moment fearful screams reached them from the huge crowd on the Moskva bridge and the officer ran out into the square.

And the screams of those that were being trampled on and of those who tried to rescue the tall lad only increased the fury of the crowd.

In the saloon, the noise of the raucous crowd drowned out the screams coming from upstairs.

Camera angle moves to just show her face as she screams in terror, then pain.

The sound of your sizzling fat legs will be drowned only by the sound of your screams of agony.

The bounty hunter screams as he desperately tries to swat off the bugs.

Nothing dates a design faster than a color that screams the year it was introduced.

Neither of these looks screams "blue eyeshadow!" so you won't have to worry about looking dated.

A cynical online dating ad may be attractive to some, but to many others this screams "high maintenance!"

Never forget about the snot or brain matter Jell-o, which are simple items with strong innuendo that just screams gross.

Clothes Net actually sells clothing for women, men, teens, and children, yet everything about the site screams teenage girls.

A short cocktail dress with a sweetheart neckline, sash around the waist and full, tea length skirt screams 1950s, especially when done in pink satin or a polka dot print.

In a culture where everything screams "super-sized," massive SUV limos fit right in.

It featured a basswood body cut into that definitive shape that screams to be played loud and proud.

Men seeking a classic formal suit that screams socialite status should certainly give Dior a second glance.

Wear one with a shirt done in a bold color such as red or purple for a look that screams fashionable.

Black leather, stiff and made to keep you standing tall, screams "dominatrix."

A rich, seductive crimson practically screams "night out," while a more understated maroon or rusty red might be better suited to the office.

At the very top is a Harpie that screams and spits out blood (red orb experience) for as long as you are up there.

In your search you may come across the one unique wine gift that just screams "perfect!" the minute you lay eyes on it.

Featuring his most famous dance steps and signature black pants and white t-shirt, the Billie Jean number was often met with screams of appreciation.

This style features long hair in the front and short hair in the back, and it's a look that screams attitude and confidence.

To make sure your hair screams style maven, you may want to add bold color or bangs to your cut.

The most noteworthy of all shags is long and loose and screams sex appeal.

With their numbers and school colors on display, a Mohawk screams teen spirit, and can be shaved away at the end of the season.

You probably shouldn't add a knife belt, but a white bikini just about screams for some accessories (so long as you're not doing a hard swim!).

If your child screams when placed in a fancy Christmas costume, then consider going for something less elaborate.

Nothing screams holiday more than platinum and black, so consider the darker and earthier shades of the color wheel for an interesting spin on the gilded classics.

There is just something about being on the water together that simply screams romance - especially in the evening.

This slouchy and comfortable creation is defined as a large satchel crafted out of vintage inspired leather, and the bag just screams "cozy!"

These accessories are characterized by a sharp, breezy style that screams cool.

One version all but screams girl with its pink background, red polka dots, and tons of rhinestones.

While a backpack may serve its purpose out on a wilderness trail stowing bottled water and maps, in the corporate world, a backpack screams amateur and collegiate.

You still want to be them or maybe just hang out with them, but there's nothing that screams animation or just pretend about them, aside from the fact that they are oversized, human-like robots after all.

When the first New Moon movie trailer premiered on the 2009 MTV music awards, the sighs and screams of fan-girls could be heard across the nation.

People claim to have heard screams and seen lights on the third floor at night.

Inmates even reported being attacked by the man so often that prison guards began ignoring the screams of the prisoners.

The look screams things you don't want yelled on the street.

Everything about it screams hot weather and sex appeal.