shriek
Plural
shrieks
1
a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature
- She let out a shriek when she saw the spider on her bed.
- The haunted house was filled with the shrieks of frightened visitors.
- The child's shriek of joy could be heard from across the park.
- A loud shriek broke the silence of the night.
- The comedian's joke caused a shriek of laughter from the audience.