schreeuw — meaning in English
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English meaning
- holler verb To shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling.
- scream noun A loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.
- shout verb To say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.
- squawk noun A short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.
- wail verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
Senses
schreeuw is used for these senses in English:
- holler A yell, shout.
- scream 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.
- shout A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.
- squawk A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call.
- wail A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
holler — full definition
- verb To shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling.
- noun A loud shout or cry.
- verb Informal: to contact someone, especially to ask for help or make plans.
scream — full definition
- noun A loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.
- verb To cry out loudly and sharply, especially from fear, pain, or excitement.
- verb To be extremely obvious or unmistakable in showing a particular quality.