Definition of screeches

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • screeches is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • screeches is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • screeches is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of screeches


  • sharp piercing cry (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. scream
    2. screaming
    3. screeching
    4. shriek
    5. shrieking
  • a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry (noun)

    Examples

    1. he ducked at the screechings of shells

    Synonyms

    1. scream
    2. screaming
    3. screeching
    4. shriek
    5. shrieking
  • utter a harsh abrupt scream (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. screak
    2. skreak
    3. skreigh
    4. squawk
  • make a high-pitched, screeching noise (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. creak
    2. screak
    3. skreak
    4. squeak
    5. whine

See definition of screeches in Merriam Webster