The word "screeching" is derived from the verb "screech," which means to emit a loud, high-pitched sound, often associated with distress, fear, or alarm. Below is an in-depth analysis of the term across various dimensions:
She was screeching at him at the top of her voice. He was screeching with pain / laughter. [ + speech ] "Don't you dare touch me!" she screeched. The car screeched to a halt / standstill (= stopped very suddenly, making a loud high noise).
Definition of screech verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
screeching (ˈskriːtʃɪŋ) adj 1. producing a shrill, harsh, or high-pitched cry 2. producing a shrill, harsh, or high-pitched sound