making a high-pitched piercing cry or sound

shrieking winds

a shrieking ambulance

shrieking hyenas

high-pitched piercing cries or sounds

there is shrieking and yelling from both men and women

utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement

the audience shrieked with laughter

‘There it is!’ she shrieked

she was shrieking abuse at a taxi