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Synonyms of 'creak'

creak

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(verb) 
Definition
to make or move with a harsh squeaking sound
The bed-springs creaked.
Synonyms
squeak
In the darkness, a bat squeaked.
grind
If you grind your teeth at night, see your dentist.
scrape
The only sound is that of knives and forks scraping against china.
groan
The timbers groaned and creaked in the wind.
grate
His chair grated as he got to his feet.
screech
She was screeching at them.
squeal
Jennifer squealed with delight and hugged me.
scratch
He had blood on his nose and he had scratched his knees.
rasp
The blade rasped over his skin.
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of grate
Definition
to produce a harsh rasping sound by scraping against an object or surface
His chair grated as he got to his feet.
Synonyms
scrape,
grind,
rub,
scratch,
creak,
rasp
in the sense of grind
Definition
(of two objects) to scrape together with a harsh rasping sound
If you grind your teeth at night, see your dentist.
Synonyms
grate,
scrape,
grit,
gnash
in the sense of groan
The timbers groaned and creaked in the wind.
Synonyms
creak,
grind,
grate,
rasp

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