shriek

US /ʃriːk/
UK /ʃriːk/
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cri, hurlement

a loud, high-pitched cry, typically one of fear, pain, or excitement

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A sudden shriek pierced the silence of the night.
Un cri soudain perça le silence de la nuit.
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She let out a little shriek of delight.
Elle poussa un petit cri de joie.
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1.

crier, hurler

to utter a loud, high-pitched cry or sound

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She heard someone shriek in the distance.
Elle entendit quelqu’un crier au loin.
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The brakes shrieked as the car came to a sudden stop.
Les freins grincèrent lorsque la voiture s’arrêta brusquement.
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