scream
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
had screamed
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past perfectof scream.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He hit those overpowering first notes after an angry folk-loving fan had screamed “Judas!” at Dylan for betraying his folk roots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025
Garcia, of Hobart, said Reum told them he had screamed and yelled for help, but only heard the “quiet sound of water.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
During the trial Sanderson clarified he had in fact meant to say Paltrow had screamed like a woman being chased by King Kong.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2023
Even if someone had screamed at her, Diana was sure she wouldn’t have noticed; her ears were thudding with the sound of her pulse.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2022
The house wasn’t ready, the client had screamed, and her guests were coming in less than two days.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
