Answer: screeched

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCREECHEDSounded shrill [one of the longest one-syllable words]
SCREECHEDCried in a strident voice
screechedMake a loud, harsh, squealing sound
screeched(of a person or animal) Give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
screechedMove rapidly with such a sound
screechedSCREECH, to utter a harsh, shrill cry