banshee
Example Sentences
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At the same time, he continues to throw himself a great pity party, wraps himself in his solipsistic view of victimhood, wailing like a banshee and gnashing his teeth in anger.
From Salon • May 30, 2024
At times sweet naif, at times screaming banshee, she seems not quite human, like the strange half-duck/half-dog creature that follows her around the scientist’s house.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023
Your banshee will be ready to take off Thursday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S and PC.
From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023
However, Jenny says she did resent being left alone with her mother who suffered from mental illness and often behaved like a "screaming banshee".
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023
I would have scared the bejeebies out of myself had I seen me coming—dressed like a scarecrow, screeching like a banshee.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
