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
Running a bit late, I drove like a banshee on the empty L.A. freeways to the carpool meeting place — only to find everyone gone.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2023
They heard the Stuka climb from its dive even as they heard the banshee wail of the next attack.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
