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