banshee

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It was the fewest points the Lakers had scored in a playoff win since 1991 — a real celebration of the banshee stuff the coaches had been preaching for months.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

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

Dolores flitted around the car, screaming like a banshee, her face bedizened with fury.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou