Phrase guide

scream bloody murder

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˌskɹim ˌblʌdi ˈmɝdɚ/
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1

verb

Meaning 1

To scream loudly in fear, pain, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To protest loudly or angrily.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: crier à l'assassin — scream loudly in fear, pain, etc.
  • French: crier au meurtre — scream loudly in fear, pain, etc.
  • Dutch: moord en brand schreeuwen — protest loudly or angrily
  • Russian: орать благим матом (oratʹ blagim matom) — protest loudly or angrily