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screech

verb

/skriːtʃ/

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

The car screeched to a halt.

screech to a halt

shriek, squeal, yell, howl, scream

whisper, murmur

screech loudly, screech in pain, screech of brakes, screeching noise

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them aw...

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the intensity or impact of something harmful.

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force