Meaning & Definition of Screeching in English
English⟶
Screeching
/skriʧɪŋ/
noun
1. A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- "He ducked at the screechings of shells"
- "He heard the scream of the brakes"
synonym:
- screech,
- screeching,
- shriek,
- shrieking,
- scream,
- screaming
2. Sharp piercing cry
- "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"
synonym:
- scream,
- screaming,
- shriek,
- shrieking,
- screech,
- screeching
Examples of using
The blue sports car came to a screeching halt.