Definition of: scream

(skrēm) v.i.
1. To utter a prolonged, piercing cry, as of pain, terror, or surprise.
2. To make a prolonged, piercing sound.
3. To laugh loudly or immoderately.
4. To use heated, hysterical language.
5. To have an effect as of screaming: This color screams in contrast to green.
—v.t.
6. To utter with a scream.
—noun A loud, shrill, prolonged cry or sound, generally denoting fear or pain. See synonyms under CALL, ROAR. [ME scraemen,? <ON skraema scare]