Definition of shriek

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• shriek is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• shriek is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• shriek is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of shriek

• sharp piercing cry (noun)

  Synonyms

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

  Synonyms

  1. scream
  2. screaming
  3. screech
  4. screeching
  5. shrieking
• utter a shrill cry (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. pipe
  2. pipe up
  3. shrill

See definition of shriek in Merriam Webster