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To scream is to make a loud, piercing cry or to shout something very loudly, often to call attention to or express anger or some other emotion. (verb)
- When you are horrified at seeing a ghost and you let out a loud and high-pitched cry, this cry is an example of a time when you scream.
- When you are really mad about an injustice done to you and you make loud objections, this is an example of a time when you scream your objections.
- When you are in an argument and shouting loudly, this is an example of a time when you scream at the person with whom you are arguing.
A scream is a loud and high-pitched cry, or a something or someone who is very funny. (noun)
- A loud cry of fear from someone on a rollar coaster is an example of a scream.
- A very funny movie is an example of a scream.
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