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
Target said it was concerned “about threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work” after some customers had screamed at employees and thrown the Pride-themed merchandise on the floor.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
The mom of two noted that she wasn't "a very nice" lion; however, she explained that she had "screamed alone a lot" and "kept all that pain" to herself.
From Fox News ● Dec. 27, 2021
Upon receiving Mr Armstrong's call, the court was told Ms Dempsey had "screamed at him to get an ambulance".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2021
Of course, her temper had been terrible, and she had screamed at Jesse all afternoon and was now too tired to fix any supper.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
