Scream (?), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Screamed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Screaming.] [Icel. skræma to scare, terrify; akin
to Sw. skräma, Dan. skræmme. 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.
I heard the owl scream and the crickets
cry.
Shak.
And scream thyself as none e'er screamed
before.
Pope.Scream, n. A sharp, shrill cry,
uttered suddenly, as in terror or in pain; a shriek; a screech.
"Screams of horror." Pope.