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shriek [∫ri:k]1. noun* * *[ʃriːk] 1.1) (of pain, fear) cri m perçant, hurlement m; ( of delight) cri mshrieks of laughter — éclats mpl de rire
2) ( of bird) cri m2.intransitive verb crier, hurler (in, with de) -
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shriek [ʃri:k]hurler, crier;∎ to shriek with pain pousser un cri de douleur;∎ to shriek with laughter hurler de rirehurler, crier;∎ "stop!" he shrieked "arrêtez!" hurla-t-il3 noun(of person, animal) cri m aigu ou perçant;∎ shrieks of joy cris mpl joyeux;∎ shrieks of laughter grands éclats mpl de rire;∎ to give a shriek pousser un cri perçant -
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A n1 (of pain, fear) cri m perçant, hurlement m ; ( of delight) cri m ; shrieks of laughter éclats mpl de rire ;2 ( of bird) cri m.C vi (with pain, fear) crier, hurler (in, with de) ; ( with pleasure) crier (with de) ; to shriek with laughter hurler de rire. -
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shriek — I n. 1) to let out a shriek 2) a loud shriek II v. 1) (D; intr.) to shriek at 2) (D; intr.) to shriek with (to shriek with laughter) * * * [ʃriːk] (D; intr.) to shriek at a loud shriek to let out a shriek (D; intr.) to shriek with (to … Combinatory dictionary
laughter — laugh|ter [ˈla:ftə US ˈlæftər] n [U] [: Old English; Origin: hleahtor] when people laugh, or the sound of people laughing ▪ Foster joined in the laughter. ▪ He looked shocked, then burst into laughter (=started laughing) . roar/scream/shriek with … Dictionary of contemporary English
laughter — laugh|ter [ læftər ] noun uncount ** the sound of someone laughing: The children s laughter drifted down the street. a. enjoyment or happiness expressed by laughing: scream/roar/shriek with laughter. (=laugh very loudly): His performance had… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
laughter */*/ — UK [ˈlɑːftə(r)] / US [ˈlæftər] noun [uncountable] a) the sound of someone laughing The children s laughter drifted down the street. b) enjoyment or happiness expressed by laughing scream/roar/shriek with laughter (= laugh very loudly): His… … English dictionary
laughter — noun (U) the act of laughing or sound of people laughing: We could hear riotous laughter from next door. | roar/howl/shriek with laughter (=laugh very loudly) | dissolve into laughter (=start to laugh when you have been trying not to) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
shriek — v. & n. v. 1 intr. a utter a shrill screeching sound or words esp. in pain or terror. b (foll. by of) provide a clear or blatant indication of. 2 tr. a utter (sounds or words) by shrieking (shrieked his name). b indicate clearly or blatantly. n.… … Useful english dictionary
shriek — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ loud ▪ little ▪ She gave a little shriek of delight. ▪ blood curdling, ear piercing, high pitched, p … Collocations dictionary
laughter — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ hearty, helpless, hysterical, insane, loud, maniacal (esp. AmE), raucous, uncontrollable, uproarious, wild … Collocations dictionary
shriek — shriek1 [ʃri:k] v [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from a Scandinavian language] 1.) to make a very high loud sound, especially because you are afraid, angry, excited, or in pain = ↑scream ▪ They were dragged from their homes, shrieking and… … Dictionary of contemporary English
shriek — Synonyms and related words: Homeric laughter, bark, battle cry, bawl, bay, be in stitches, beep, bell, bellow, belly laugh, blare, blast, blat, blow, blow the horn, blubber, boff, boffola, boom, bray, break up, breathe, bugle, burst into laughter … Moby Thesaurus
shriek — 1 verb (I) 1 to make a very high, loud sound: Judith suddenly shrieked and looked to see what had bitten her. | shriek with joy/pain/fright etc: Everyone was shrieking with laughter in the bar. 2 (T) to say something in a high, loud voice because … Longman dictionary of contemporary English