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scream

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/skriːm/ · scream

to make a loud, piercing sound as an expression of strong emotion.

Meanings

verbinformal

to make a loud, piercing sound as an expression of strong emotion.

ایک تیز، پچید آواز نکالنا جو شدید جذبات کا اظہار کرتی ہے۔

چلانا

chillana

Synonyms

yellshouthowlچیخناپکارناآواز دینا

Antonyms

whispermurmursilenceسرگوشی کرناپست آواز میں بات کرناخاموشی

Common Collocations

  • scream in fear
  • scream for help
  • scream loudly

Example Sentences

She screamed when she saw the spider.

اس نے مکڑی دیکھ کر چلایا۔

Us ne makri dekh kar chillaya.

He screamed in excitement at the concert.

اس نے کنسرٹ میں خوشی سے چلایا۔

Us ne concert mein khushi se chillaya.

The children screamed with joy at the amusement park.

بچے تفریحی پارک میں خوشی سے چلائے۔

Bachay tafreehi park mein khushi se chillaye.

Easily Confused With

shriek:Shriek often refers to a higher-pitched and more piercing scream.

Word Family

screaming
verbچلا رہا
screamer
nounچلانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a loud sound that makes you jump.

Imagine a scene where someone sees a scary movie and screams.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہمیں تو چلانے کو کوئی نہ مل سکا، اکیلا رہ گیا ہے یہ مجھ سے ہوں بہاروں کا!

Hamen to chillane ko koi na mil saka, Akeela reh gaya hai yeh mujh se hun baharon ka!

No one has been able to shout at me, This spring has stayed alone with me!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چلانا سر درد کا علاج نہیں

Chillana sar dard ka ilaaj nahin.

Screaming is not a cure for headaches.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "screaman" — to cry out

First known use: circa 1300

The word evolved from Old English, meaning to emit a loud sound as a cry or shout.