scream bloody murder
Yell in terror
To scream bloody murder is to scream loudly and urgently, as if witnessing or experiencing something horrific: The kids were screaming bloody murder in the back seat.
The phrase often describes disproportionate reactions—someone screams bloody murder over minor inconveniences or perceived slights: He'll scream bloody murder if you touch his thermostat.
- shriekShrill, piercing cry
- squealShrill, piercing cry
- raise hellCause major disruption
- raise the roofCreate loud commotion
- hit the ceilingLose one's temper suddenly
cry wolf · cry foul · sound the alarm · yell · caterwauling · kick up a fuss · fit · bellow · howl · outcry · make a scene · throw a tantrum · histrionics · carry on · wail · panic · shout · objection
scream bloody murderwhisper
Speech without full voice
say nothing · murmur · speak softly · remain silent · hold one's tongue
scream bloody murderkeep one's cool
Maintain emotional control
stay calm · shrug it off · keep a stiff upper lip · underreact · play it cool
scream bloody murdersuffer in silence
Endure pain without complaint
acquiesce · bite one's tongue · let it go · say nothing · keep quiet
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