Definition of Screech

Verb: screech skreech

Make a high-pitched, screeching noise
"My car engine makes a screeching noise";
- whine, squeak, creak, screak, skreak [non-standard]
Utter a harsh abrupt scream
- squawk, screak, skreak [non-standard], skreigh

Noun: screech skreech

A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming
Sharp piercing cry
"her screech attracted the neighbours";
- scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screeching