What is another word for Creaked?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈiːkt] (IPA)

Creaked is a word that refers to a sound made by something that is old and worn out. It is an onomatopoeic word which is related to the sound produced by a damaged object like a door, floorboard or cabinet. However, there are other synonyms for creaked that also describe similar sounds such as groan, squeak, rasp, scrape, grate, jangle, or grind. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context or the sound that the author desires to convey. For instance, groan may be used to describe a low, guttural sound while screech would suggest a high-pitched or shrill creak. Regardless of the word chosen, the use of synonyms is essential in providing variety and clarity in written or spoken communication.

What are the hypernyms for Creaked?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    make a noise, make a racket, make a commotion, make a sound, Make a din.

Usage examples for Creaked

But with the moment that the hard sand Creaked under the feet of the camels, everything changed.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Nevertheless when the straps of the case Creaked lightly, drops of cold perspiration stood on his forehead.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Added to all this, the waves broke against us with a noise like thunder, and our timbers Creaked as if the ship would go to pieces.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot

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