screeched
verbUK /skriːtʃt/
US /skriːtʃt/
Made a loud, high, harsh sound.
The old car screeched to a stop at the red light.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Cried out in a high, sharp voice.
She screeched with joy when she saw the puppy.
3. Made a harsh grinding sound, like tires or brakes.
The tires screeched as the bus turned the corner.
4. Said something in a loud, high, unpleasant voice.
"Stop that!" he screeched from across the room.