| noun | a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry “he ducked at the screechings of shells” |
| noun | sharp piercing cry “her screaming attracted the neighbors” |
| verb | make a high-pitched, screeching noise “The door creaked when I opened it slowly” |
| verb | utter a harsh abrupt scream |
| screechy | adjective | having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge |
| screech | verb | make a high-pitched, screeching noise |
| shriek | verb | utter a shrill cry |
| scream | verb | make a loud, piercing sound |
| squeak | noun | a short high-pitched noise |
| squeaker | noun | any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used |
| screech | noun | a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry |
| screeching | noun | a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry |
| creaking | noun | a squeaking sound |
| creak | noun | a squeaking sound |
| squawk | noun | the noise of squawking |
| squawker | noun | a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining |
| screecher | noun | someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice |