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scream

US /skrim/

verb Target · B2 Giải trí & truyền thông

Definition

utter a sudden loud cry

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The audience began to scream when the band appeared.

Word Family

NounNoun
scream gốc screamer screaming
VerbVerb
scream gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • shrieksharp piercing cry
  • yella loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • shouta loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Collocations

  • Easy scream with excitement
    to scream with excitement, meaning to utter a sudden loud cry
  • Medium do not scream at team members during crises
    to perform or carry out an activity regarding not scream at team members during crises
  • Hard scream blue murder about perceived slights
    to scream blue murder about perceived slights, meaning to utter a sudden loud cry
  • Very Hard silence that screams louder than impassioned oratory
    to silence that screams louder than impassioned oratory, meaning to cause to be quiet or not talk

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