Spooky Sounds

noun a harsh, high-pitched sound made by something that is old or in poor condition

verb to make a harsh, high-pitched sound

• The old wooden floorboards began to creak under the weight of the heavy furniture.
• I always know when my mom is coming upstairs because I can hear the stairs creaking.
• The door to the haunted house creaked open, sending shivers down my spine.
• The relationship between the two countries was strained, with tensions threatening to creak at any moment.

noun a prolonged sound of pain or distress

verb to make a prolonged sound of pain or distress

• The patient was moaning in pain as the nurse attended to their wounds.
• I could hear my neighbor moaning loudly last night, I wonder if they're okay.
• Stop moaning about your problems and do something about it.
• The old house seemed to be moaning with the weight of its history.

noun a harsh, high-pitched sound

verb to make a harsh, high-pitched sound

• The old door let out a loud screak when it was opened.
• I hate it when the hinges screak on that door.
• The car brakes screaked as it came to a sudden stop.
• The violinist made the instrument screak with each note.