screech

(noun) a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. Synonyms: screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming. Examples: "He ducked at the screechings of shells." "He heard the scream of the brakes."

(noun) sharp piercing cry. Synonyms: scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screeching. Examples: "Her screaming attracted the neighbors."

(verb) make a high-pitched, screeching noise. Synonyms: whine, squeak, creak, screak, skreak. Examples: "The door creaked when i opened it slowly." "My car engine makes a whining noise."

(verb) utter a harsh abrupt scream. Synonyms: squawk, screak, skreak, skreigh.