One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Synonyms of shriek in English:
shriek
See definition of shriek
verb
1‘she shrieked with laughter’
SYNONYMS
scream, screech, squeal, squawk, roar, howl, bellow, bawl, shout, yell, cry, cry out, call, call out, call at the top of one's voice, clamour, bay, cheer, yawp, yelp, squall, caterwaul, whoop, wail
raise one's voice
North American informal holler
ANTONYMS
sigh, whisper
noun
1‘a shriek of laughter’
SYNONYMS
scream, screech, squeal, squawk, roar, howl, bellow, bawl, shout, yell, cry, call, clamour, bay, cheer, yawp, yelp, squall, caterwaul, whoop, wail
North American informal holler