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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scream \Scream\ (skr[=e]m), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Screamed}
(skr[=e]md); p. pr. & vb. n. {Screaming}.] [Icel. skraema to
scare, terrify; akin to Sw. skr[aum]ma, Dan. skraemme. Cf.
{Screech}.]
To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp
outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to
shriek; to screech.
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I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry. --Shak.
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And scream thyself as none e'er screamed before.
--Pope.
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