verb
screams; screamed; screaming
[no obj] :to suddenly cry out in a loud and high voice because of pain, surprise, etc.
to say (something) in a loud and high voice because you are angry, afraid, etc. [no obj]
[no obj] :to make a very loud, high sound
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] :to move very quickly through a place while making a lot of noise
[no obj] :to speak, write, or express something in a way that shows intense or uncontrolled emotion
[+ obj] :to bring (an idea, word, etc.) into your mind very clearly
scream bloody murder
US or Brit scream blue murder
informal :to scream, yell, or complain in a very loud or angry way
scream for
[phrasal verb]
scream for (something) informal
to demand or need (something)
to be very suitable or appropriate for (something)
noun
plural screams
[count] :a loud and high cry or sound
[singular] informal + old-fashioned :a person or thing that is very funny