strīdō — meaning in English

English meaning

• hiss verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
• screech noun A harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.
• shriek noun A sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.

Senses

strīdō is used for these senses in English:

• hiss (intransitive) To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping.
• screech To make such a sound.
• shriek (intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.

hiss — full definition

1. verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
2. verb To show disapproval of someone by making this sound.
3. noun A sharp, sustained sound like that made by a snake or escaping steam.

screech — full definition

1. noun A harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.
2. verb To make a harsh, high-pitched sound.

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