Had a frightful response (8)

I believe the answer is:

screamed

(Other definitions for screamed that I've seen before include "Shrieked" , "Utter a loud, high-pitched cry" , "9 [HOLLERED]" , "Yelled" , "Cried out in a loud high-pitched voice" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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