Synonyms for Screech (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry):
scream, shriek, screaming, screeching, shrieking
WordNet sense 2 (make a high-pitched, screeching noise):
creak, squeak, screak, skreak
WordNet sense 3 (utter a harsh abrupt scream):
squawk, skreigh
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