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screamed

[skriːmd]
verb
gritou
1. past tense of scream; to cry out loudly in fear, pain, or excitement
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Ela gritou quando viu a aranha.
2. to shout or yell forcefully
He screamed for help.
Ele gritou pedindo ajuda.
3. to make a loud, high-pitched sound
The tires screamed as the car stopped suddenly.
Os pneus gritaram quando o carro parou de repente.
Synonyms
yelledshoutedshriekedwailedcried out
Antonyms
whisperedmurmuredhushed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gritou
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
gritou
standard usage
São Paulo
gritou
standard usage
Portugal
gritou
standard usage, may also use 'berrou'

Related Idioms & Phrases

screamed bloody murder - gritou desesperadamente
screamed one's head off - gritou muito alto
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