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screaming

intermediateB2

/ˈskriːmɪŋ/ · scream-ing

to make a loud, high-pitched cry, often as a result of fear or excitement.

Meanings

verbinformal

to make a loud, high-pitched cry, often as a result of fear or excitement.

ایک بلند، اونچی آواز میں چیخنا، جو اکثر خوف یا جوش کی وجہ سے ہوتی ہے۔

چلانا

chillana

Synonyms

yellingshoutingscreechingچیخناشور مچاناچلا کر بولنا

Antonyms

whisperingmutteringsilenceسرگوشیآہستہ بولناخاموشی

Common Collocations

  • screaming in fear
  • screaming with laughter
  • screaming crowd

Example Sentences

She was screaming in delight when she saw the puppy.

جب اس نے کتے کو دیکھا تو وہ خوشی سے چلائی۔

Jab us ne kette ko dekha to wo khushi se chillai.

The children were screaming with joy at the amusement park.

بچے تفریحی پارک میں خوشی سے چلائے۔

Bachay tafreehi park mein khushi se chillaye.

He couldn't help but scream when the roller coaster plunged down.

جب رولر کوسٹر نیچے گرا تو وہ چلانے سے باز نہ آ سکا۔

Jab roller coaster neeche gira to wo chillanay se baaz na aa saka.

Easily Confused With

scream:Screaming refers to the act itself often implying continuous or louder duration, while scream may refer to a singular cry.

Word Family

scream
verbچیخنا
screamer
nounچیخنے والا
screamed
verbچیخی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a loud cry in a horror movie scene.

Imagine a character fearfully screaming at the sight of something scary.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چپ چلانے والوں کا چلانا ہے وہ بھی، تنہائی کی راتوں کا گیت ہے وہ بھی۔

Chup chalane walon ka chillana hai woh bhi, Tanhaai ki raaton ka geet hai woh bhi.

The shouting of those who are silent is also a tune, It is also a song of lonely nights.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چلانے والا کبھی خاموش نہیں رہتا۔

Chillane wala kabhi khamosh nahin rehta.

Those who scream never remain silent.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "scrēam" — a loud cry

First known use: 12th century

The word 'scream' has its roots in Old English, illustrating the action of making a loud vocal sound typically associated with fear, pain, or excitement. It has been used in various forms in literature and everyday language.