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Screech

usgb/skriːtʃ/Volume
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Used to describe sounds that occur abruptly, indicating surprise or urgency. SlideWe jumped as the alarm began to screech unexpectedly.
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Often associated with a negative reaction, such as fear or discomfort. SlideThe owl's screech in the dead of night was unsettling.
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Emphasizes the sheer loudness and piercing quality of a sound. SlideHer microphone began to screech during the speech.