shriek

US /ʃriːk/
UK /ʃriːk/
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strillo, urlo

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 improvviso strillo ruppe il silenzio della notte.
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She let out a little shriek of delight.
Emette un piccolo strillo di gioia.
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strillare, urlare

to utter a loud, high-pitched cry or sound

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She heard someone shriek in the distance.
Sentì qualcuno strillare in lontananza.
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The brakes shrieked as the car came to a sudden stop.
I freni strillarono mentre l'auto si fermava improvvisamente.
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